Issue ID | 1372960 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10980129 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/04/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driver's door ajar warning is activated and no door is ajar. This vehicle is equipped with automatic locking doors, which do not lock as a result. I am aware that ford has been given a pass on recalls for this but this is a problem known to ford since 2011. I believe ford should be required to make repairs, even after the new car warranty is expired. This is an obvious mfg defect, and the mfg should be accountable for the life of the vehicle. I imagine ford has been given a pass on recalls because they negotiated a deal, and probably indicated they would repair all reported defects rather than have a complete recall of all models using this same warning system, with the same parts. The local dealer told me ford will repair as necessary for cars under warranty, but not after warranty period. This defect affects several models of ford vehicles, for several known years, and ford should be required to replace the defect, for all models, for all years, as long as the problem manifests itself in operating vehicles manufactured by ford. To my knowledge, there have been more than 2700 similar complaints, and more than 33,000 warranty claims. That's over 35,000 known defective vehicles, which does not include thos that owners have simply had repaired withpout complaint. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | THE VILLAGES, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K7D81EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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