Issue ID | 1519206 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11155936 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/12/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving the interstate, my windshield trim started to peel away, striking the drivers side window as it got worse. I chose not to stop on the side of the interstate for safety reasons and by the time i arrived at the nearest rest area, 8-10" of the trim had come loose. As i was still 60 miles from home, i chose to tuck the trim into the door and close it, which kept it from tearing away anymore. The next day, the pieces had just fallen off into my driveway. I'm shocked that this is something that's happening to vehicles less than 10 years old - mine is only 4. I'm just happy that the whole thing didn't tear away (as in others reported on the internet) hitting someone or something and causing damage. The cost to repair is $265 per side - not covered by ford. I called ford and while they admit that this is happening to a large number of explorers, they will not cover it until a recall is issued. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NOKOMIS, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K7F89EGXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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