The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V347000·Announced 2025-05-23

Ford Recalls 2016-2017 Explorers for Detaching B-Pillar Door Trim

Ford is recalling 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles because the driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component that may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. This fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Explorer vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while the vehicle is in operation.

The detached door trim can create a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. Ford has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this defect.

Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated for November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 25S53.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
492,145

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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