Ford Recalls Over 492K Older Explorers for Detaching Door Trims

Ford has issued a recall for nearly half a million vehicles due to a door trim prone to detaching while driving, reports Associated Press.

The recall covers 492,145 Ford Explorers from model years 2016-2017. Ford has attributed the problem to a lack of proper adhesion for the trim.

While the automaker had been aware of the issue as early as 2019, it did not issue a recall, determining there was no threat to safety. However, this past March, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shared with Ford dozens of vehicle owner reports related to the problem. This prompted an investigation from Ford.

A remedy for the faulty part has yet to be announced, but affected vehicle owners are expected to receive letters after June 9.