Ford Recalls Explorers for Detaching Door Trim

Automotive industry Quality and Engineering by Veljko Massimo Plavsic

Episode notes

Date: June 12, 2024

Subject: Review of Ford Recall for Detaching Exterior Door Trim on Explorer SUVs

Source: "Ford recalls 492K SUVs for exterior door trim that can detach | Automotive Dive" (Published June 10, 2025)

Key Themes:

  • Major Vehicle Recall: Ford Motor Co. has issued a significant recall affecting nearly half a million Explorer SUVs.
  • Safety Hazard: The recall is due to a safety risk posed by exterior B-pillar door trim that can become loose or detach while driving.
  • Manufacturing Defect: The root cause of the issue has been identified as improper application of adhesive during the manufacturing process.
  • Delayed Remedy: Ford currently does not have a fix ... 
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