{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V347000","date":"2025-05-23","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.","consequence":"Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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.","notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"25S53","part_number":"BB53-7820555-AEW & AFW & AGW, BB53-7820554-ABW & ACW, BB53-7820555-BBW & BCW","units":492145,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"french":null,"vehicles":[{"year":2016,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"2016_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":"2015-06-11","built_to":null},{"year":2017,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"2017_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":"2017-04-19"}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":[],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V347000"}