NHTSA Campaign 25V347000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 23, 2025 · 492,145 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Consequence

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD EXPLORER 2016 492,145
FORD EXPLORER 2017 492,145

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V347000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.