Ford has issued its 57th recall of the year, affecting 288,314 SUVs with roof rail covers that might detach. The recall affects certain 2016-2019 Explorer SUVs, some of which Ford previously repaired. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall report, in some instances, technicians may not have replaced damaged retention clips, or they applied the incorrect quantity of epoxy/adhesive to the wrong locations with improper curing conditions.
The recall includes Explorers with satin- and chrome-plated covers, as well as painted ones. SUVs affected by this issue may experience increased wind noise, squeaks, and rattles as the cover begins to loosen. A visible gap or misalignment between the cover and roofline may also appear.
View Price on AmazonFord will instruct dealers to inspect the roof rail covers and replace any broken roof rail clips or damaged covers. If the push-pin fasteners are not present, Ford dealers will add them. The automaker is aware of one alleged accident related to a roof rail detaching.
2016 Ford Explorer. Ford first learned of a potential issue in 2020, and it began offering a one-time repair for loose roof rail covers under an extended warranty. The warranty repair used a two-part epoxy/adhesive to secure the covers.
Source: motor1.com
