Recall 25V347000: 2016–2017 Ford Explorer

Report received

May 23, 2025

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected

492,145vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Ford Explorer2,463 complaints
• 2017 Ford Explorer1,704 complaints