Ford Recalls Explorers for Detaching Door Trim

10/06/2025 41 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Ford Recalls Explorers for Detaching Door Trim

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Date: June 12, 2024Subject: Review of Ford Recall for Detaching Exterior Door Trim on Explorer SUVsSource: "Ford recalls 492K SUVs for exterior door trim that can detach | Automotive Dive" (Published June 10, 2025)Key Themes:Major Vehicle Recall: Ford Motor Co. has issued a significant recall affecting nearly half a million Explorer SUVs.Safety Hazard: The recall is due to a safety risk posed by exterior B-pillar door trim that can become loose or detach while driving.Manufacturing Defect: The root cause of the issue has been identified as improper application of adhesive during the manufacturing process.Delayed Remedy: Ford currently does not have a fix available for the affected vehicles.Prior Awareness: Ford has been aware of issues related to loose door trim since at least 2019.Regulatory Pressure: The recall was prompted after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notified Ford of numerous owner complaints.

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