Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
What could happen
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V347000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 492,145
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 25S53
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.