Complaint 2176181
2019 FORD EXPLORER • STRUCTURE • incident Sep 1, 2023
Complaint Summary
STRUCTURE
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the exterior A-pillar trim retention clips were loose and needed to be replaced, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, parts for the recall were not yet available. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failur,e and the contact was provided the same information from the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.