Ford expects only 5% of the Ford Explorer owners to be affected by the recall|Michael Sheehan|CC BY 2.0
Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Ford Explorers (model years 2011-2019) due to a trim clip issue that may cause the A-pillar trim to detach from the car, which can be dangerous to other drivers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the detached trim could become a “road hazard” and increase the risk of a crash.
The company expects only 5% of the vehicle population to be affected by the recall. It says the replacements will be free, and letters to owners will be sent in March.
The affected Explorer SUV customers can also directly call Ford service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford has received over 14,000 warranty reports related to missing or detached A-pillar trim parts.