Issue ID | 1662298 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11325440 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 25/01/20 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This car has started showing all signs of corrosion on the front hood. I have done my own research and found thousands of other explorers with the same issue. Every outcome has been different from each dealership to another. Here is a copy of the nhtsa id number with the corresponding tsb and summary i am also attaching several pictures for evidence. (all pictures were taken by an authorized ford dealership- metro ford in oklahoma city, ok) nhtsa id number: 10156863 manufacturer communication number: tsb 19-2026 summary some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | YUKON, OK |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8GT8FGXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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