Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
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Identifiers in this source record
2016 FORD EXPLORERManufacturer campaign: 25S53Part: BB53-7820555-BBW & BCWPart: BB53-7820555-AEW & AFW & AGW2017 FORD EXPLORERPart: BB53-7820554-ABW & ACWVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2016 FORD EXPLORER
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V347000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety