3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,159 miles

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problem #53

Oct 262024

Explorer

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact became aware that the driver-??s side keypad had detached from the door, causing the trunk to not release or open. The door ajar warning light illuminated; however, all the doors were properly closed. The contact stated that the failure was temporarily repaired with tape. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Grapevine, TX, USA

problem #52

Oct 172024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 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 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.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #51

Oct 082022

Explorer

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); the roof racks started to detach from the vehicle, almost causing the sunroof to fracture. The contact stated that the side view mirrors seized without warning. The contact had to shift to park and turn off and restart the vehicle for the side view mirrors to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #50

Oct 042023

Explorer

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the bottom section of the front windshield rubber trim seal had deteriorated and became unsecured. While driving at various speeds, the unsecured trim was blown into the field of view of the driver, creating a visibility hazard. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Lost Creek, KY, USA

problem #49

Sep 182024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 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. 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.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

problem #48

Jan 152023

Explorer

  • 100,030 miles
The contact owns a 2018 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 while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger-??s side A-pillar trim detached. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle during car washes due to the failure. Additionally, the driver side A-pillar trim had become loosened. The 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,030. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #47

Sep 092024

Explorer

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on the passenger-??s side windshield started to detach. 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 dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Warrenton, MO, USA

problem #46

Apr 032024

Explorer

  • 87,920 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the A-Pillar trim on the driver's side loosened and was blown off the vehicle. The contact was unable to recover the trim from the highway. The contact stated that later, the passenger-??s side A-Pillar trim also blew off the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the trim pieces needed to be replaced; however, parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,920.

- Mena, AR, USA

problem #45

Aug 292024

Explorer

  • 46,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshields started to detach. 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 the dealer stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- El Centro, CA, USA

problem #44

Aug 292024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 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 driver's side and the passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims had separated, causing water entry into the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; 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 made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Summerfield, FL, USA

problem #43

Aug 062024

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #42

Aug 052024

Explorer

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the driver's side trim had detached from the windshield. There were no warning lights illuminated. 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. 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 32,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wheeling, IL, USA

problem #41

Mar 092024

Explorer

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front driver's side window B-pillar trim, where the keypad entry was mounted was detaching. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that there was no recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, 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 both the driver's side and the passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trims were detaching. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that only the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim would be replaced under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #40

Feb 212024

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint

- Little Egg Harbor Twsp., NJ, USA

problem #39

Nov 012021

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #38

Jul 102024

Explorer

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after his wife had driven and parked the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver's side window pillar trim, where the digital keypad was mounted had detached. The contact stated that he applied tape to the trim, but the tape could not secure the trim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the front driver's side window pillar trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Pickens, OK, USA

problem #37

Jun 042024

Explorer

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger-??s side A Pillar. The contact stated that the trim panel had blown off the vehicle by the vehicle slipstream. The contact had not taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #36

Jul 052024

Explorer

  • 60,698 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front A-pillar trim located at the bottom of the windshield had started to crack and was making an abnormal buzzing sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the part was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 60,698.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #35

Jul 162024

Explorer

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver-??s side B-pillar trim detached from the vehicle and flew off. Additionally, the passenger's side B-trim pillar was dangling. The contact stated that because of the failure, several wires were exposed, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the tailgate ajar warning light was illuminated with the tailgate properly closed. The contact disconnected the battery because of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Manchester, MD, USA

problem #34

Jul 152024

Explorer

  • 50,000 miles
The contact's parents own a 2018 Ford Explorer. The parents received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the driver-??s side A-pillar detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Melissa, TX, USA

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