10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,046 miles

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problem #251

May 282023

Explorer

  • miles
This vehicle has many blind spots and the blind spot alert only works sometimes. The locks only work sometimes too. It consistently does not lock the passenger side door with the lock or the key fob. When I was in traffic someone was able to open the door.

- South Yarmouth, MA, USA

problem #250

Jun 172023

Explorer

  • miles
windshield trim coming off before 5 year mark. had part of the trim come off and go flying along making a bad sound at highway speeds. had a about a 1 feet chunk fly off and hit the car behind me on the interstate.

- Wayne, WV, USA

problem #249

Jul 112023

Explorer

  • miles
Both front plastic windshield covers have flown off on the highway traveling around at rate of 65. The passenger side detached and flew off in one piece and the driver side only half of it flew off after cracking in half.

- Cleveland, TX, USA

problem #248

May 052023

Explorer

  • miles
Pillar molding keeps flying out while driving. I have replaced 3 times and the last ones have flown off while driving. Thank God another vehicle has not been hit. It-??s $150 every time I have replace them.

- Waxahachie , TX, USA

problem #247

Jul 112022

Explorer

  • miles
Driving 70 mph on Interstate -10 the window seal came off and a side panel adjacent to the window flew off of the Explorer. I had to pay for the two parts and labor charges. I had the trim piece and the window seal replaced at a Ford dealership. The Ford Represenative told me, -??Ford is aware it's been a problem-??. At the present the rubber seal around the doors are coming apart from the frame.

- Luling , LA, USA

problem #246

Jul 032023

Explorer

  • miles
The driver side exterior black glossed facia on the "A" frame broke off while I was driving on the freeway at 80 miles per hour (speed limit). I did not see where it went, and luckily there were no cars behind me, but in a different situation it could have caused serious accidents. Much like their existing recall to replace roof racks. I called the dealer to get it replaced, and their response was "oh, ya this thing falls off all the time." There was no indication that it was loose.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #245

Apr 172023

Explorer

  • miles
The locks on my vehicle are going out one door at a time. Seems like a reoccurring problem for many Ford Explorer owners. No warnings given. Key fobs don't work only manual opening of the lock by pulling it up.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #244

Jun 092023

Explorer

  • miles
The windshield trim, A post, drivers side is loose and in jeopardy of falling off. I am going to have this repaired. But, should this come off during driving it could affect another driver. I have seen multiple vehicles like mine missing these pieces. Please investigate and see if a recall is needed to avoid accidents on our freeways.

- Nelsonville, OH, USA

problem #243

Jun 052023

Explorer

  • miles
As I was driving 70mph on the interstate my driver-??s side windshield pillar molding flew off.

- Chattanooga , TN, USA

problem #242

Jun 052023

Explorer

  • miles
My wife took her 2017 Ford Explorer XLT to South Carolina from Florida. Upon her return last night, on 5 Jun 23 she was driving through Georgia and she heard a vibration coming from the drivers side windshield and then all of a sudden it stopped. When she parked inside our garage she noticed the drivers side A Pillar moulding trim piece had departed the vehicle and was missing. PN is BB5Z-7803145-AA.

- St Augustine, FL, USA

problem #241

May 012023

Explorer

  • miles
The locks on the doors do not all unlock at the same time or lock at the same time. The passenger door has locked and would not unlock. My daughter had to climb through car to get out. If there-??s an accident my kids can not safely exit the vehicle due to the locks. You can-??t unlock it either from the inside. It randomly will unlock on its own.

- Killingly, CT, USA

problem #240

Mar 222023

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
On March 22, 2023 at approximately 10:15 am CDT, while heading south on Interstate 310 in Kenner, Louisiana, the passenger side windshield molding flew off the car while traveling just over 60 mph. I was coming out of a curve from exiting I-10W onto I-310. Not sure if it hit another vehicle as there were other vehicles in general area at the time, but did not see exactly where part landed. The part was not recoverable for inspection. There were no previous warning messages or noticeable issues with the part on the vehicle prior to the incident. I brought vehicle to Ford dealer and was told there is no recall for this item and the cost to replace is $396.80 for parts and labor at my expense. I believe this is a defect and should be reviewed with the manufacturer. I have seen two other Ford Explorers in New Orleans and Kenner with the same issue.

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #239

May 142023

Explorer

  • miles
Yesterday I was driving on the highway and the molding next to windshield driver's side of the car flew away. We heard a loud nose when we stopped, we saw that the molding was complete gone. It could have hit another vehicle or a person

- Harahan , LA, USA

problem #238

Apr 232023

Explorer

  • miles
Driver side A pillar windshield molding came flying off while driving on highway at 70 mph on I95. It detached from vehichle and slammed into my windshield caused it to crack and caused multiple scratches. Then flew over my vehichle and landed in the lane of travel, multiple other explorer owners said they experienced the same issues and dealer told me it was a common issue on these vehicles but no recall ha been issued.No warning lights or inspection by insurance.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #237

May 012023

Explorer

  • miles
Windy conditions here driving along highway and the windshield cover blew off and unsure if hit another car or not but this should not be blowing off a vehicle which I'll have to now replace in addition to a safety hazard to others driving

- Indianola , IA, USA

problem #236

Apr 292023

Explorer

  • miles
The windshield trim has fallen off twice, almost hitting the vehicles behind us. We are about to replace them a 3rd time.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #235

Apr 292023

Explorer

  • miles
The A-pillar trim is coming off on both sides. I currently have a recall for the roof rails for the same type problem (dealer is booked out) where they can also fly off while driving. I googled the A-pillar concern I am having and it seems to be wide spread.

- Suttons Bay, MI, USA

problem #234

Mar 012023

Explorer

  • miles
Panels by windshield one flew off on interstate and other is loose I'm scared this going rip off and cause an accident I see all same models have same issue. Please recall asap. I need this fixed and is a manufacturing defect.

- North Sioux City, SD, USA

problem #233

Sep 142022

Explorer

  • miles
While driving down the highway the windshield trim molding flew off vehicle on the driver-??s side. At a later date the passenger one also flew off while driving on the highway with a vehicle behind me. Luckily never hit it. Since then I have seen numerous Ford Explorers with the same incident and spoke with them with the same occurrence.

- Broken Arrow , OK, USA

problem #232

Jan 242022

Explorer

  • miles
While driving at normal highway speeds, the piece of black trim on the passengers side of windshield flew off. Thankfully I was alone on the road so it did not strike another passenger. I took the vehicle to Ford. The service managed admitted that they had several issues with pieces falling off, but since it was not under warranty or recall I had to pay full price to have it fixed. This could have easily caused damage to another vehicle. I've noticed almost daily several Ford Explorers driving around with trim missing due to this same issue.

- Norhtport, AL, USA

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