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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,552 miles

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2017 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #58

Jul 042024

Explorer

  • 47,000 miles

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

The contact's father owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact-??s father received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim was loose upon inspection but had not detached from the vehicle. 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 47,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #57

Apr 032024

Explorer

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front windshield 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. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #56

Jun 302024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior A-Pillar trim had started detaching from the vehicle. 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.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #55

Aug 082023

Explorer

  • 97,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior A-pillar trim started detaching from the vehicle, and there was moisturize entering the vehicle. 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 failure mileage was approximately 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #54

Jun 012024

Explorer

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 35 MPH, the front passenger-??s side A-pillar trim detached and flew onto the road. The contact stated that her husband was able to pull over and retrieve the A-pillar trim. In addition, the contact stated that air was leaking into the vehicle from the front passenger-??s side windshield. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim was temporarily repaired and clipped back in place. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #53

Oct 012023

Explorer

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the windshield rubber and trim cracked and detached from the vehicle. 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 approximate failure mileage was 38,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #52

Mar 152024

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the seals on the driver-??s and passenger-??s sides of the front windshield had deteriorated. The contact had 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Yorktown, TX, USA

problem #51

Jun 172024

Explorer

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 from the vehicle and struck the vehicle behind. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brookhaven, MS, USA

problem #50

Feb 012024

Explorer

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 there was water entering the vehicle from the passenger's side to the middle lower side of the windshield. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was in the rain or at the car wash. 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 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #49

Mar 152024

Explorer

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the A-pillar trims detached. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kearny, NJ, USA

problem #48

Jan 102024

Explorer

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, she noticed that the A-pillar trim was detaching from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had gotten worse. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was advised that the parts for the repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) were not yet available, and that she would have to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #47

Oct 152022

Explorer

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the A-Pillar trims were rattling. The contact stated that the windshield was not properly sealed or secured. The vehicle was repaired on several occasions at the residence by an independent mechanic; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the windshield had been changed several times. The contact stated that after the repair attempts, tape was used as a temporary fix. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

- Niskayuna, NY, USA

problem #46

May 112024

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 approximately 70 MPH, the front driver-??s side windshield trim detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the contact was informed that the trims and the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #45

May 262024

Explorer

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 driver-??s side A-pillar trim 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 approximately 115,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #44

Apr 262024

Explorer

  • 66,950 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the A-pillar trim detached. The contact stated that there was a whistling sound coming from the windshield while driving. The contact used tape to cover the area of the missing A-pillar trim to prevent the whistling sound or any other possible failures. The local dealer was contacted, but 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 66,950.

- Barstow, CA, USA

problem #43

Apr 292024

Explorer

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 there was water leaking into the vehicle on the front driver's and the passenger-??s side floorboards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the water was entering through the front driver's side and the passenger's side windshield A-pillars. The dealer related the failure to the recall. Additionally, the dealer determined that water was also leaking through the cowl, and the cowl needed to be repaired. 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 a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #42

Feb 132024

Explorer

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 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 the A-pillar applique trim detached from the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #41

May 162024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the A-pillar trim detached from the passenger-??s side windshield. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Willis, TX, USA

problem #40

May 092024

Explorer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the B-Pillar keyless entry panel flew off the vehicle. The contact reached out of the driver's side window and felt exposed wires where the keypad was located. Additionally, the liftgate sensor illuminated, but the liftgate failed to raise up. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the contact was observed peeling around the keypad. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Magee, MS, USA

problem #39

May 232022

Explorer

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the exterior B-pillar trim on the driver's side detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that there were no open recalls related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

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