Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
What could happen
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2016–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V316000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 616,967
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 21S22
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jul 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.