Ford is recalling 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles with roof rail covers that may detach, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free repairs.
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles because roof rail covers can detach, creating a road hazard that may lead to crashes. This affects vehicles where retention pins loosen over time. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223735-ford-explorer-2019-recall-roof-rail-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223735-ford-explorer-2019-recall-roof-rail-detachment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V316000
“Ford Explorer 2019 Recall: Roof Rail Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223735-ford-explorer-2019-recall-roof-rail-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V316000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V316000).
The roof rail covers can detach from the vehicle due to loose retention pins. This creates a road hazard that may cause the vehicle to crash if the detached part interferes with traffic.
Owners of 2016-2019 Ford Explorers are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with detached roof rail covers face increased crash risk.
Check your 2016-2019 Ford Explorer for roof rail covers that have become loose or detached. The recall covers all models from 2016 through 2019.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair with a Ford dealer.
Dealers will install push-pins and replace damaged rail clips and roof rail covers at no cost.
Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.
The recall is happening because roof rail covers can detach from the vehicle due to loose retention pins, creating a road hazard that may lead to crashes.
Your 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is affected if roof rail covers have become loose or detached.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair with a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V316000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V316000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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