Ford Recalls Explorers For Door Trim Issue Affecting Half a Million
(KMDL-FM) - If you drive a Ford Explorer in Louisiana, you will want to check out the latest recall issued by the manufacturer.
Nearly 500,000 Ford Explorers Recalled for Door Trim Hazard
On Wednesday, U.S. auto safety regulators said that Ford is recalling nearly half a million older Explorer models because part of the door trim can detach while driving, causing a dangerous road hazard.
Which Models Are Affected by the Ford Recall?
A notice was posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that said the recall covers 492,145 Ford Explorers and includes model years 2016-2017. Those vehicles were produced between June 11, 2015, and April 19, 2017.
Ford Knew About the Issue in 2019
Ford first discovered the problem as early as 2019, but they did not consider it an "unreasonable risk to safety" at the time, according to the NHTSA report. But in March of this year, the NHTSA shared with Ford that dozens of vehicle owners reported the problem, prompting Ford to investigate, and then eventually issuing the recall.
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What Prompted the Recall Now?
Ford concluded that a lack of proper adhesion was causing the trim to loosen. Thankfully, the company said they are unaware of accidents or injuries related to the defect.
When Will Ford Notify Vehicle Owners?
The automaker expects to start sending out notification letters to owners on June 9.
Fix Still in the Works, But Free Repairs Promised
It appears, though, that Ford is still trying to figure out a fix for the issue. They said once a remedy to fix the faulty part has been determined, owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicles into a Ford or Lincoln dealership to repair the trim at no cost.
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