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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,183 miles

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2014 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #24

May 182024

Explorer

  • 188,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 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 while driving 75-80 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gilmer, TX, USA

problem #23

Feb 012024

Explorer

  • 179,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 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 at an undisclosed speed, the a-pillar applique trim detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised contact to reach out to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

problem #22

May 142024

Explorer

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle and flew off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #21

May 062024

Explorer

  • 152,736 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that fluid was leaking into the A-pillars and onto the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 152,736.

- Stedman, NC, USA

problem #20

May 162022

Explorer

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 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 while driving 65 MPH, the A-Pillar applique trim detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Woodburn, OR, USA

problem #19

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 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.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #18

Jan 152024

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 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 while driving approximately 70 MPH, the A-Pillar applique trim detached from the vehicle, striking another vehicle nearby. No injuries were reported. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #17

Jan 192024

Explorer

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The rubber trim on the front windshield had started detaching from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #16

Oct 202023

Explorer

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2014 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound like a rock had struck the windshield on the driver-??s side. The contact stopped the vehicle and observed that the trim on the driver's side pillar next to the windshield was loosened and was striking the pillar. The contact took the vehicle to a glass shop and the trim panel was reattached. The contact stated that the passenger-??s side trim panel was loosened and that the driver's side panel was loosened again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Temescal Valley, CA, USA

problem #15

Feb 022024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 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 at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #14

Mar 132023

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 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 whenever it rained, rainwater leaked into the interior of the vehicle. The water had been leaking onto the dashboard and onto the center console. The contact stated that the carpet in the front of the vehicle was damaged due to the water leak. In addition, the front passenger's side-view mirror had an electrical shortage. The contact stated that the light independently turned on and remain on for a while before independently turning off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer cleaned the seal around the sunroof, however the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that wind could be heard coming through the windshield area. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #13

Mar 062023

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 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 the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front windshield trim had detached. The contact stated that the full windshield trim had detached. In addition, the detached trim was currently being held in place by duct tape. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Newborn, GA, USA

problem #12

Oct 252023

Explorer

  • miles
On the freeway, the Windshield rubber trim came loose from its cover started flapping on the window and top of car and then torn off by wind shear. It flew in the air behind the car and could cause the vehicles behind us to swerve or it could actually hit one of the others cars. Our car was recently inspected. This had no warning.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #11

May 092023

Explorer

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact noticed that both front door panels were damaged which led to the contact's wife being cut on her arm. The wife was seated in the passenger seat. No medical attention was needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #10

Jul 262023

Explorer

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The message "Traction Failure - Stop Safely" and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the electronic steering rack and pinion were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side windshield trim panel separated, struck, and cracked the windshield of the vehicle behind. There was no injury sustained. Additionally, the driver's side windshield rubber detached and started striking the side of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road. A Ford technician met the contact on the side of the road and assisted the contact in securing the rubber into position and tape was applied. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

- Sylva, NC, USA

problem #9

Jul 102023

Explorer

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that he became aware that the front passenger-??s side floorboard was soaked with water. The contact also stated that water was leaking from the windshield trim panel. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Sanford, NC, USA

problem #8

Aug 172022

Explorer

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the trim on the driver's side windshield detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cause of the failure was not determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #7

Apr 302023

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
I am writing to complain about the windshield pillar trim. I just had my left trim fly off while doing 80mph down the interstate. This already happened to my right side last year. This is a safety issue. It could have possibly hit a windshield of a car behind me and caused an accident. I have seen other complaints about this same issue. Can you please do something? I can't afford to keep buying aftermarket replacement trim for the rest of my life. That's like 60 dollars a pop. Also the aftermarket part cracks and doesn't fit snug like an OEM part. Please help. Please help others with this same issue. Thank you for your time. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Milledgeville, GA, USA

problem #6

Aug 082022

Explorer

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the front driver-??s side windshield trim panel detached. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where the trim panel was replaced. The same failure also occurred with the passenger-??s side trim panel and the panel was also replaced by the same body shop. Recently, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred on the driver-??s side windshield panel. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE23001 (Structure). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Chamberino, NM, USA

problem #5

Jul 012021

Explorer

  • 185,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the windshield trim panel detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE23001 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 185,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Miami, OK, USA

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