Filed by Ford Motor Company on May 23, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Structure: body
NHTSA campaign 25V347000 · reported May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 492,145 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- The risk
- Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S53.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.