Tag: Ford Explorer

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Trimming the Loose Ends: Ford recalls 93,000 vehicles in Canada due to faulty A-pillar trim clips

Toronto, Ontario — Ford is recalling approximately 93,000 Explorer vehicles in Canada due to a faulty exterior A-pillar trim that may detach and increase the risk of a collision. The recall specifically affects certain Ford Explorers from the 2011 to 2019 model years. The automaker has stated that some of these vehicles did not have […]

January 29, 2024

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Rolling Stops: Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after U.S. opens investigation

Dearborn, Michigan – In a recent announcement, Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power and allowing the SUVs to roll away while parked.  The recall comes after the U.S safety regulators opened an investigation into the problem after […]

October 13, 2023

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Aggravated Anodes: Ford recalls vehicles over EV battery malfunction

Toronto, Ontario — Issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) have been recalled due to a battery issue. 2,954 plug-in hybrid SUVs in the United States have been recalled due to a potential battery issue that could lead to power loss to the vehicle while […]

September 22, 2023

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Potential Projectiles: NHTSA probe launched into 1.8 million Ford Explorers for loose trim panels

Toronto, Ontario — The U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into 1.8 million Ford Explorer models following reports that traveling at highway speeds can cause windshield trim panels to detach from the vehicle, thereby putting other motorists at risk. The preliminary NHTSA evaluation will concern 2011 to 2019 model year […]

February 1, 2023

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Risky Recall: Ford recalls Explorer SUVs due to steering wheel issues

Michigan, United States — Ford has recalled 775,000 Ford Explorer SUVs because of a steering wheel issue that has been linked to six injuries.  The 2013 to 2017 models’ cross-axis ball joint seizing and can cause a potential fracture in the rear suspension toe link. When this happens, drivers can lose steering control and risk […]

July 16, 2021

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Flying Roof Rails: Ford Motor Company issuing safety recall for roof rails in select Explorer vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2016 to 2019 Ford Explorer vehicles for roof rail covers that may become detached from the vehicle while driving.  Even though the automaker told U.S. authorities that recall was not needed just last April, according to CBC.  Affected Explorer series vehicles include […]

May 10, 2021