The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side exterior A-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The contact was advised to order the parts from Amazon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2013 Ford Explorer body complaints
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side A-pillar trim and the front driver’s side A-pillar trim were flapping in the wind. The local dealer was contacted, and automotive body tape was used to secure the trims as an interim repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); over a year ago. The contact called a local dealer about the recall repair after being aware that the passenger’s side A-pillar trim was loose. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was unable to be repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at 65 MPH, the trim on the bottom of the windshield detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the trim was loose. 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 unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the driver’s and passenger’s side A-pillar trims had partially detached. The dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-pillar trims had started to detach. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was inspected, but the vehicle was not 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached, and the front driver-side A-pillar trim became loosened. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000(Structure). The contact stated that an unknown dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the recall parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the A-pillar trims on both sides of the vehicle were loosened and almost fell off the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notice of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver’s side exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. On another occasion, while driving approximately 70 MPH, the passenger’s side exterior A-pillar trim detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s and passenger’s side A-pillar trims and clips needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately 10 months later while driving at an undisclosed speed, and the passenger’s side exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle and flew off into traffic. The contact stated that the failure could have caused a crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that both exterior A-pillar trims needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,600.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the dealer determined that the vehicle needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notice related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact called the local dealer, who did not respond. The contact went to another local dealer, Liberty Ford Aurora (900 N. Aurora Rd Aurora, OH 44202) who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side exterior A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle, and the vehicle ran over the exterior A-pillar, wrapping around the passenger’s side rear tire. The contact stated that the tire subsequently went flat. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road, and the tire was changed. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was determined that there were two nails in the tire. The contact stated that the mechanic at the dealer suggested that the detached trim might have pushed the nails further into the tire, causing the tire to burst. The tire was repaired, and the debris around the exterior A-pillar trim was cleaned; however, the exterior A-pillar trim was not replaced because the part was out of stock. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about parts availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not 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 150,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about parts availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The A-Pillar trim pieces on both sides of the windshield began coming apart while driving on the highway, luckily, a piece did not impact other vehicles behind me. I went to the dealer and they removed both trim pieces several months ago and they have not followed up to install the new parts. They say they are not available. The first notification I received from Ford by mail is dated February 2024 (more than 1.5 years ago). The vehicle looks like crap and Ford is not fulfilling their obligation. Perhaps the federal safety agency can exert enough pressure to force them to accomplish the repairs. Are they waiting for someone to get hurt or die from flying trim debris before they act? Ford can and has to make the parts and make them available to address their flawed product. Thank you.
See attached document for complaint. We received this recall letter dated February 24, 2024 concerning a recall on our 2013 Ford Explorer Apillar applique t rim. We have contacted our local Ford Motor dealership numerous times concerning this situation with our vehicle, with no satisfaction. The trim came off last year and nothing has been resolved about the problem. The dates that we contacted our local dealership was: 7 /31/24, 9/20/24, 10/18/24, 12/5/24 and 1/13/25. The only response we receive is that our name is on the list for the parts. Apparently, Ford Motor Company has dropped the ball on their responsibility for the safety of their vehicles. There are numerous recalls of Ford vehicles, and it makes us wonder if we can trust a Ford vehicle in the future.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the front passenger's side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The trim was striking the front windshield. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and attempted to secure the trim. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact taped the trim after arriving at the residence. 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 69,800.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior A-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim flew off, and the contact was unable to go back to locate the trim. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be sold with the unrepaired recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the recall notification had been received for over a year and a half. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number 24V031000 (Structure). While driving 70 MPH, the exterior A-pillar applique trim on the driver’s and passenger’s side of the front windshield detached several months apart. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.
A-pillar trim part detached while I was driving. My dealer replaced the following parts at my expense BB5Z7803145AA BB5Z7803137BA. To date I have not been fully reimbursed for the repair by the dealership, Al Cioni Ford, Granville, Illinois.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim detached and was flapping in the wind. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the clips to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim detached. Additionally, the front passenger’s side A-pillar trim was loose, and the driver’s side A-pillar trim was temporarily repaired using duct tape. The local dealer was contacted. 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 failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim detached. The local dealer was contacted. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not 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 unknown.
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