Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55-65 mph, the exterior a-pillar applique trim detached from the front windshield. The tire pressure system fault warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called two other local dealers jenkins Lincoln of crystal river service (2440 us-19, crystal river, FL 34428) and j. Allen Ford service (9274 us 49, gulfport, ms 39503), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while attempting to make a left or right turn, there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. Additionally, while driving on the highway at 70 mph, the vehicle failed to exceed 70 mph. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle with the tpms warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving in traffic, a trim piece detached from the vehicle. The tpms and check engine warning light were illuminated. The dealer sent a tech to the contact’s place of employment, but the tech was unable to complete the recall repair due to the bolt not being available. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v031000 (structure) and 25v347000 (structure). The contact stated that the turbocharger had been replaced on three occasions. Upon investigation, the contact had linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v925000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.