NHTSA Complaint #11228435 — 2016 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11228435
Vehicle	2016 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 6, 2019
Date Filed	June 29, 2019
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

2016 FORD EXPLORER WINDSHIELD PILLAR TRIM FALLING OFF. IVE READ NUMEROUS POST ABOUT OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. DANGER OF HITTING THE CAR BEHIND OR CAUSING THEM TO SWERVE AND WRECK. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS ALMOST $1000 TO FIX THIS, THATS OUTRAGEOUS AND FORD SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THESE REPAIRS.

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