2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,044 miles

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problem #231

Jan 192025

Explorer

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the B-pillar trim on the passenger-??s side door detached and separated from the vehicle. The rear passenger-??s side door B-pillar was detaching from the vehicle. The contact had secured the areas with tape. The dealer was contacted and confirmed there were no remedies available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Port Republic, MD, USA

problem #230

May 012024

Explorer

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the driver's side B-pillar trim had detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #229

Dec 182024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the passenger-??s side exterior A-pillar trim partially detached and started flapping. The contact used tape to secure the trim piece. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the A-pillar trim needed to be replaced; however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #228

Aug 242017

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and replaced the B-pillar trim. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving 55 MPH, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #227

May 152025

Explorer

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the passenger-??s side A-pillar trim flew off the vehicle. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the part was replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #226

Jul 152025

Explorer

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle, causing the lift gate to fail to open. The door ajar light illuminated, and the interior lights remained on for approximately 20 - 30 minutes at a time before turning off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that parts would not be available for the B-pillar trim by October; however, the dealer was uncertain. The dealer was unable to provide a fix for the A-pillar. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Nitro, WV, USA

problem #225

Jun 012025

Explorer

  • 130,000 miles
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the driver-??s side A-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #224

Jun 162025

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Graham, TX, USA

problem #223

Jun 302025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact repaired the B-pillar himself. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The contact stated that the trim on the front passenger side A-pillar was loose. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #222

Jul 122025

Explorer

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side door exterior B-pillar trim had separated from the vehicle, causing the key entry pad to detach and to hang on by the wiring. The contact stated that the failure caused the hatch to fail to open. The local dealer was contacted and provided an estimated for the repair; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sandusky, OH, USA

problem #221

Jul 142025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

problem #220

Mar 242025

Explorer

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the passenger-??s side B-pillar trim was loosened, and tape was used to hold the piece in place. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

problem #219

Feb 012024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Recently, the contact heard air entering through the A-pillar while driving at highway speeds. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Arleta, CA, USA

problem #218

Jul 112025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000(Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #217

Feb 152024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Onancock, VA, USA

problem #216

Jun 152025

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Becker, MN, USA

problem #215

Jan 192023

Explorer

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mcallen, TX, USA

problem #214

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver-??s and passenger-??s side windshield trims detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the luggage rack trim detached from the vehicle. The seal on the front driver's and passenger's side doors were detaching from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mt Airy, MD, USA

problem #213

Jun 072024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Winter Garden, FL, USA

problem #212

Aug 152024

Explorer

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the passenger-??s side exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was determined that the exterior A-pillar trim needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kirksville, MO, USA

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