Ford Explorer owners have reported 4,551 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (1,889 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (1,556 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 and NHTSA campaign number: 25v347000. The contact stated that the water had entered the b-pillar trim and had detached. Read details...
Regarding safety recall notice 25s53 / NHTSA recall 25v347, I received the recall literature June 2025. This past week, a trim piece in this recall came off the vehicle while in motion. This is a safety hazard and can cause accidents. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that one of the hinges on the liftgate window was rusted out and separated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was water on the rear carpet and the floor was wet. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the sunroof. Read details...
Adhesive to the front door upper panel (securicode keyless entry keypad) did not adhere properly and the keyless entry pad and molding broke on the highway and flew off. This caused a malfunction signal to the liftgate (sensor registered as lift gate ajar, when effectively closed) interior lights Read details...