2011-2019 Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled Over Trim Piece Issue

January 24, 2024 9:34 am

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2011-2019 Ford Explorer models over an issue with some of its trim pieces.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

The hazards: a detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Components: A-pillar trim retention clips

Affected vehicles: select 2011-2019 Ford Explorer models built at the Chicago Assembly Plant between May 17^th, 2010, and March 3^rd, 2019.

Number of vehicles affected: 1,889,110

The fix: dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on March 13^th, 2024. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S02.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 24S02
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.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.