NHTSA Complaint #11539792 — 2017 FORD EXPLORER

Black plastic surround trim pieces of windshield and side door pillar are coming unglued and flying off at cruise speeds on highway without any warning or indication that it is about to happen. This presents a startle-effect distraction to the driver, possibly leading to lose of control of vehicle and/or impact hazards to following vehicles and pedestrians. Vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and repair, and we were advised by the Maintenance Advisor to be on the look-out for a possible recall from Ford because they had been receiving a lot of these types of complaints. This has happened three separate times on this vehicle, each side of the windshield separated, and one side pillar is separating now.