Ford is recalling 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles with detachable door trim that can create road hazards during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must have trim repaired by dealers.
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles because the driver and front passenger door trim can detach while driving, creating a road hazard that may increase crash risk. This recall requires dealers to repair the B-pillar trim at no cost to owners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225790-ford-explorer-2017-door-trim-detaches-risking-crash-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225790-ford-explorer-2017-door-trim-detaches-risking-crash-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V347000
“Ford Explorer 2017: Door Trim Detaches Risking Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225790-ford-explorer-2017-door-trim-detaches-risking-crash-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 25V347000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V347000).
The door trim can detach while driving, creating a road hazard. This detachment could increase the risk of a crash by obstructing the driver's view or causing a collision with other vehicles.
Owners of 2016-2017 Ford Explorers are affected. Drivers and front passenger occupants are most at risk due to potential detachment during driving.
Check if your 2016-2017 Ford Explorer has the driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim that may detach while driving. The recall was issued for these specific model years.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim at no cost once the final remedy is available, expected November 2026.
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.
The driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim may detach while driving, creating a road hazard that increases crash risk.
Check if your 2016-2017 Ford Explorer has the driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim that may detach while driving.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair of the B-pillar trim.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V347000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V347000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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