CarRecallWatch- Component
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- 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.
- Risk
- Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2017 Ford Explorers may have driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim that can come loose while the vehicle is being driven. Trim that detaches can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford has mailed interim letters to affected owners, dated June 5, 2025, warning of the safety risk. A second notice will be sent once the final repair is available, which is anticipated in November 2026. Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim free of charge.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Ford dealer for the free repair. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25S53.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 20162017 |
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