3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,514 miles

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problem #34

Feb 052022

Explorer

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was a rattling sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and inspected, and the contact observed the right and left roof rails, had separated in several areas. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the roof rails needed to be secured in place. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to the same dealer where it was determined that the roof rails needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

- Murrayville, GA, USA

problem #33

Jan 152024

Explorer

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 both the driver's side and the passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trims had separated from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. 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 99,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Leland, NC, USA

problem #32

Sep 122024

Explorer

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side windshield trim detached and flew off. In addition, the contact stated that the passenger's side windshield trim had detached and was held in place with tape. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #31

Nov 052024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #30

Nov 012024

Explorer

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the roof. The contact stated that it sounded like an object bouncing on the roof of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound ceased after several minutes. The contact arrived at the destination, checked the roof, and became aware that the passenger-??s side roof rail had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #29

Oct 162023

Explorer

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, was unable to confirm when the part would become available. The failure mileage was 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #28

Aug 052024

Explorer

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 upper part of the driver's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trim was fractured, causing the trim to detach. An unknown local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Douglas, OK, USA

problem #27

Sep 162024

Explorer

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for a routine oil change, it was discovered that the roof rack was loose and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer the following day to have it inspected. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer the following day as instructed and it was advised that the roof rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (STRUCTURE) however it failed to prevent the risk. The vehicle was not repaired due to it being out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #26

Aug 262024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the trim piece detached from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however was unable to confirm when the part was to become available. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Far Rockaway, NY, USA

problem #25

Oct 162024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 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.

- San Marcos, TX, USA

problem #24

Oct 132023

Explorer

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Magee, MS, USA

problem #23

Aug 272024

Explorer

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the shark fin antenna cover had detached, potentially becoming a dangerous road hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer determined that the shark fin antenna cover had detached independently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 32,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #22

Mar 152024

Explorer

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated upon inspection, it was noticed that the B-pillar applique trim was peeling off. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the B-pillar applique trim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was not available.

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

problem #21

Aug 042024

Explorer

  • 78,532 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at 75 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated and flew off. The contact stated that the failure caused the passenger's side of the windshield to become fractured. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,532. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #20

Jul 242024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Coronado, CA, USA

problem #19

May 292024

Explorer

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, 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 local dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that parts were not yet available. The contact was charged for the vehicle to be diagnosed. 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 and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #18

Apr 152024

Explorer

  • 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 contact stated that while driving approximately 62 MPH, the front driver-??s side door keypad detached and caused a short circuit in the battery causing the battery to fail. The battery was replaced, and the keypad was repaired but shortly afterward the keypad detached and flew off the vehicle on the highway and the battery failed again. The contact referenced the failure to TSB: 19-2150 (Factory Keyless Entry Keypad). The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #17

Feb 182024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 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 dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #16

Apr 152024

Explorer

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the roof rail had detached. The local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed determined that the roof rail needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the roof rail was temporarily fixed with tape. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V316000 (Structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

- Riegelsville, PA, USA

problem #15

Apr 142024

Explorer

  • 63,250 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the passenger's side A-pillar trim detached and made a loud popping sound. The contact stated that the driver's side A-pillar trim was extremely loose. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. 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 of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,250. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

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