NHTSA Complaint #11699767 — 2017 FORD EXPLORER

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a sound of wind coming entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact became aware that the B-pillar trim had detached on the driver's side front door. The contact attempted to secure the trim piece with tape. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact spoke with another dealer, Randy Wise Ford, Inc. (968 S Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462), who also confirmed the part was not yet available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.