Trim on left side A-pillar detached at highway speeds causing further damage to vehicle. The plastic trim and rubber seal detached and were damaged along with door trim and left marks on the driver window glass and upper door sash from the rubber seal.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

I was driving on interstate 95 when the trim that covers the driver's side A pillar began to flap for a few seconds before flying off the car. It smashed the B pillar and cracked it before ultimately flying directly at the car behind me narrowly missing it. It was difficult to maintain control of the vehicle due to the sudden noise, it felt like the car was suddenly under attack.

- Ponte Vedra, FL, USA

The windshield trim on the driver's side flew off of the vehicle when I was traveling on the interstate (at interstate speed - about 70 mph). It did not hit another vehicle, but certainly could have if another vehicle had been to my left or close behind my vehicle. I was unable to stop and retrieve the part. No inspection has been made by police, insurance, etc. I now need to have the trim piece replaced, and I am nervous about the windshield trim on the passenger side possibly doing the same thing.

- Palmetto, FL, USA

I read an article online dated 1/31/23 that indicated that the NHTSA was investigating windshield trim panel issues on certain year models of the Ford Explorer. My 2011 Ford Explorer driver-side windshield trim panel flew off the vehicle while driving at highway speeds (70+ mph) on May 3, 2021, so I wanted to provide this information and photos of the damage. I agree this is a serious issue for this Make and model that should be addressed. This was an expensive repair and dangerous for other drivers on the road. I can provide additional information if needed.

- Highland, IN, USA

Passenger side windshield trim came off while traveling on freeway at 85 mph hit the windshield. Then about hit the car behind us and about hit a car next to us. The car is available for inspection.

- Mojave, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front windshield trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

Driver's seat windshield panel flew off while driving. Part number BB5Z-7803145-AA

- Arlington, VA, USA

Driver-€™s side black plastic A pillar windshield trim piece detached as I was driving on the highway. Startled me but I kept my composure. No other damage. Piece could have hit another vehicle behind me or a motorcyclist. When I stopped I confirmed the piece missing. Seems only held on by tape and Velcro

- Urbandale, IA, USA

While traveling at freeway speeds a vibration sound could be heard around the front windshield area when a slight cross wind would occur, I was unable to locate the cause until after a couple months of this behavior the passenger side windshield trim piece suddenly departed the vehicle while traveling at 70 mph. The vehicle was serviced at Novus glass and the trim was then replaced. However, the new also began falling off after only a few days, and Novus Glass advised that they see this type of issue all the time, as the plastic tabs that are meant to secure the trim piece often get broken even when installing a new part.

- Bonney Lake, WA, USA

I noticed that my wheel well where the spare tire is stored, had water in it about 2 inches deep. I removed the 3-4 drain plugs and allowed water to drain out and time to dry. I think it has been leaking a while because the tire jack and wheel well had obvious rust. Then I noticed a smell of mildew in the rear of the vehicle and several items in the rear cargo area were damp. Since then, it is apparent there is a water leak in the rear. It only happens when it rains.

- Midville, GA, USA

Right front axle/control arm failing (snapped cleanly in 2) 3 times within 2 years. First time may have been subsequent to low speed front end collision. Second & third times driving less than 25 mph with no collision until after hearing the snap & subsequent loss of steering. Second time failure occurred while accelerating from a full stop & turning left on a city street.third time I'd been driving straight approximately half a mile on a city street with speed no greater than 25 mph. Last two replacement/repair done by progressive insurance certified repair facility.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving in the rain with the sun roof in the closed position, water leaked from the sun roof into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Court St. Ford (558 william latham dr, bourbonnais, il) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Kankakee, IL, USA

SE cuela agua Y baja por los cinturones de la tercera fila, SE llena de agua el compartimiento donde va la goma de repuesto.

- Worcester, MA, USA

This vehicle was in for a recall for the electrical power steering. Recall was done on the vehicle in 2014 now in 2019 at 150,000 miles and again the same problem only this time it cost me $1,800 to get fix just to have the same problem recur 3 times. I also got into an accident. This is more than a safety issue and I notice a lot of people complaining about the same thing. When will Ford decided to address this issue!

- Morristown, NJ, USA

When it rains, the rain comes in the truck and seeps through the seatbelts, the front passenger interior handle, the two lights in the top of the truck (above the console), the sterio in the back, the passenger side under the dashboard, through the trim of the windows on driver and front passenger side, and inside the sunroof (yes, the windows and sunroof is closed). This happens if the truck is sitting in driveway, and when driving. My guess is that something was not properly sealed when the truck was being made.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Took to a shop because of water in rear area coming from seat belts. Got told that the welds around the rear hatch mounts are bad and known for messing up. Dealer would not fix and told me to take to a collision shop to get fixed on my own dime.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

I have leaks through the seat belts on my third row. My car has a mildew odor from these so it has been happening for a while. I had carmax fix a leak that I noticed in 2016 but now 2 yeats later it is really bad. I looked up online possinle fixes and fou D hundreds of owners with the same issue and no fix. Ford is very difficult to deal with for the repair. Pleas look into this faulty issue and require a welding fix on the seems by Ford. Seems all information I have found with the issue is with the new Explorer body starting with my 2011 year. Leak occurs qhen it rained or when car is washed. It is so much water that we currently can not use the third row seatong as a seat. It is constantly wet.

- Ponte Vedra Bch, FL, USA

Noticed serious water leak in rear tire storage compartment. Analysis indicated water penetrating from cracks in the machine welds at the corners of where the roof line meets the back tail gate as well as the stamped machine welds at the two lift gate hinges. Created mold problem when tire cover and sponge pad became soaked. Concerned rust at the corners, hinges and tire compartment will eventually give way.

- Riverhead, NY, USA

When I purchased this vehicle two years ago I noticed a water leak which ran down the 3rd row seat belts. I contacted my dealer and they weren't going to cover the repair, but after some help from my service adviser they covered most of it. Now, 2 years later, it is leaking again and worse. My passenger side front seat floorboard fills with water when it rains. Water is also leaking from the headliner and dripping on the electronics in the center instrument panel. And the leak at the 3rd row seat belts is back. Research indicates that it is the sunroof causing the problem. Ford says that they don't have a recall so it will not be covered by them. I'm furious that such an expensive car would have this recurring issue and Ford turns a blind eye. There are reports all over the internet of people with the same problem. It is not an unknown issue, just one that is not being addressed by Ford.

- Beaverdam, VA, USA

Driving about 65 miles per hour on the highway, passenger side windshield trim flew off the car into traffic behind me (no previous damage, nor looseness etc.). when we stopped to see what happened, realized the driver's side had also come loose, but was still attached to the vehicle.

- Rockland, ME, USA