Carrier/rack problems of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Purchased my 2017 Ford Explorer 2/12/2018, bought new from dealer, and now has 6029 miles on it. The windshield seal and roof rails have deteriorated and coming away from the SUV. But, the parts they quoted me was for four pillers that go on each side of windshield, nothing about a seal. I was informed this is not covered by my warranty. I believe it is a defect from the manufacture and should be covered. Quoted $982. 01 to repair. This should be a recall and Ford should have to take care of it. The service advisor said this problem will continue to get worse and windshield could crack causing vision problems unexpectedly and could cause harm/injury to the driver. This needs to be investigated before someone get seriously hurt or killed in a accident that could happen. I have always had Ford vehicles, but will not buy another again.

The top rail of the roof rack of this car isn't attached to the vehicle very well at all. I just lost one while going down the freeway. After talking to the dealership - it sounds like this is a problem that Ford is very much aware of. The roof rack is in two pieces and the top piece is flimsy and just snaps in. When air got under it going down the freeway - I heard it pop and realized it was off the vehicle. It's lucky that it didn't hit any other cars (or a motorcycle!).

Cosmetic plastic paneling has twice come off my vehicle while driving on an interstate. The first time if was the silver plastic molding on the right side of the roof rack rails. The second time it was a black piece of molding just aft of the passenger window. For the first instance, a small piece of plastic broke due to wind pressure. The second instance revealed that the part was just glued on in two spots. I have started noticing other Explorers in georgia/florida missing pieces of plastic molding. I believe this is a manufacturing problem. My concern is if the plastic comes off at a high speed and hits a car behind me.

Paint on the hood is bubbling, steering feels lose, and the instrument panel cracked do to cold temp. . . . Contacted Ford they dia ot help or did not car.

Original tires that came with truck vertus s1noble2 255/50 r20 105 h are worn out after 15000 miles of normal driving. . Tread is at a minimum and tires look weak on side walls. . . Starting to crack. Tires need to be replaced after only 15000 mi.

I was sitting in the drivers seat and dropped my belt clip for my cell phone between the drivers seat and the center console. I reached between the drivers seat and center console to retrieve my belt clip and as I brought my hand back up the bracket the seat is attached to sliced the side of my hand/thumb open. Blood shot out immediately so I drove to the emergency room where I received several stitches.

Vehicle is two months old. Since pickup vehicle has had a smell of rotten eggs. More recently, I've been getting a reverb sound (like one window is cracked) which I can feel is due to a poor seal on the drivers door. When it was very cold here with 40mph winds I actually felt wind come in the door-seal. While the rotten egg smell subsided, I get an exhaust fume smell when parked near building rear-ways in, such as when I purchased the car and it was reversed against steps. The smell of the exhaust fumes fills the cabin causing a headache and having to crack the windows to avoid the smell. I've been avoiding driving the car, will be calling Ford soon to check for a fix for this. Brand new 2017 Ford Explorer sport and exhaust fumes filling the cabin, even with circulation selected, so it shouldn't be bringing outside air in. Further a poor seal / fitment of the drivers side door, possibly adding to this issue?.

1st time I had my car washed through a drive through car wash the luggage racks on top of the Explorer lifted up. Took the vehicle to Ford dealership in el cajon CA (were the vehicle was purchased) and they wanted $500 to fix it. Did not give me a ticket with the problem listed on it. It was a brand new vehicle. They now lift in heavy wind or if I try to wash the top of the vehicle. Not sure of date was in 2017 right after bought the car.

On January 27th, 2017, my wife and I leased a new 2017 Ford Explorer. Every time we operate the vehicle, we get extremely sick (some symptoms we experience are sore throat, running nose, headaches, and nausea that last hours after exiting the vehicle). This occurs about 10-15 minutes while driving/operating the vehicle. The heating system was set to 75 degrees fahrenheit and the windows were closed. After we felt sick we did shut off the heating system and open the windows but there was a slight odor in the cabin and we still feel several aliments. Doctor appointments have been made for myself and my 6-month-old daughter that was in the vehicle (this being my most significant concern). Ford motor corp installed a new exhaust system, removed the rear bumper and resealed any leaks, checked cabin pressure and tried to reseal any cracks that may allow exhaust to renter the cabin. Ford stated that the vehicle was fixed, after being brought to them for the third time (they said they found more leaks and resealed them), but refused to give me any documentation stating that the vehicle is safe for my family and myself to be in. The vehicle has been in and out of service several times, a Ford service technician located at sayville Ford test drove the vehicle with me and confirmed the same ailments. The vehicle was picked up from service after Ford stated it was fixed for a 3rd time and we were still getting sick when we drove the vehicle. We contacted Ford again and we advised them of the situation for a 4th time and their response was �by its very nature, new car smell is due to plastics and adhesives in the vehicle. It could be an irritant to some. Unfortunately, you may have to consider other options that may be available to you. �.