Ford recalls nearly two million Explorer SUVs for windshield issue
By Joe Hathaway on Thursday, January 25th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NORTHEAST OREGON — Ford has issued a recall of nearly 2 million of its Explorer SUVs due to a potential safety hazard over a piece of exterior trim connected to the windshield that could fly off and create a danger for other drivers.
The recall affects around 1.9 million Explorers between model years 2011 and 2019.
“An A-pillar exterior trim part that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents related to the recall.
“Some of the exterior A-pillar applique trim clip attachments are not properly engaged due to improper assembly or repair,” the NHTSA added. “If this occurs, the A-pillar applique trim, which borders the right and left side of the windshield, may be loose, missing, or become detached.”
Letters are expected to be mailed to owners informing them of the recall beginning March 13.
One document relating to the recall says, “Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.”
“The customer may visually detect gaps around a loose A-pillar trim or detect an audible rattle and/or excessive wind noise from A-pillar area,” it added in another document.
