2016-2019 Ford Explorer Recalled Over Roof Rail Cover Issue

May 10, 2021 6:47 am

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2016-2019 Ford Explorer models due to issues related to the roof rail covers.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the roof rail covers may become detached from the vehicle while driving, creating a hazard for others on the road.

The hazards: the roof rails could come detached from the vehicle while it is moving, which could then strike vehicles traveling behind or create a hazard if other vehicles drive over them.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Components: roof rail covers.

Affected vehicles: 2016-2019 Ford Explorer series vehicles equipped with Base and XLT trims, as well as Police Interceptor and Explorer Sport models with roof rail covers, painted in Silver, Black, or Absolute Black.

Number of vehicles affected: 661,162 vehicles with:

620,483 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories
36,419 in Canada
4,260 in Mexico

The fix: Dealers will secure the roof rails with plastic push pins.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin the week of June 28^th. The Ford reference number for this recall is 21S22.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 20S73
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.safecar.gov

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By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.