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The windshield pillars fly off while driving, an the wheather stripping under it does not stay, it slowly flaps out when at driving at speeds of 50-70mph. When the wheather strip flys off it causes the pillars to break more when driving on highway
Water leaks from roof rack and cracks in welding around tail-gate roof and welding around hinges. Water is pooling and standing in the spare tire well. Water is running down the driver side third row seat belt, down the sound proofing/ insulator pad over the frame, wicking onto the spare tire cover and floor cover. After investigating this on the internet, found many owners with the same issue and Ford dealers are not addressing it.
After parking my vehicle in my drive way (vehicle was in park with emergency brake applied) I exited the vehicle and the vehicle started rolling forwards down my slopped driveway. I attempted to chase the vehicle hoping to jump in and apply the brake but was unable to. Vehicle came to a stop after hitting my fence, bushes, and a small tree. There was body damage to the front right portion of the vehicle.
Drivers side inside door handle, spring sprung, and door handle is almost all the way open. Just by touching it, the door opens. With this being a front door, the lock wont allow it not to open. There is a recall on this exact same problem, but they say my vehicle isn't covered. They said the VIN number isn't part of this recall, yet it is the same issue the recall was issued for. The recall number is15S11.
- Wyandotte, MI, USA
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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the windshield weather stripping became loose. Also, the interior door panel molding on the front driver and passenger sides separated from the doors. Furthermore, the rear hatch was not welded together, which caused water to enter the trunk area. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (randall reed's planet Ford 59, 19000 eastex fwy, humble, tx 77338). The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in a recall and that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-392-3673 and asked the contact to call NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
My Ford Explorer 2012 has been getting exhaust fumes inside car ever since I bought the car new. I have taken the car back to dealer a couple of times and all I get is a run around. Thus issue needs to be addressed before some one dies from the fumes.
Paint "bubbling" has taken place on the lift gate in the vicinity of the lift gate handle. The bubbling has enlarged significantly since I first discovered it in December of 2016. No accident. Normal operation and use by a private individual
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. While driving 75 mph, the front passenger a pillar fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and confirmed that the front driver side a pillar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the front passenger a pillar previously fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
While driving down the highway at 70 mph, the passenger side windshield flew off. Upon stopping and inspecting, the plastic slips that held it in place were broken. I checked the driver side, and the clips are starting to break on there as well, it is no longer attached at the top and it is only a matter of time that fails completely as well. I have attached pictures showing the passenger side that flew off and the driver side that is failing.
The aluminum hood cause galvanic corrosion and rust bubbles formed on the front of the hood. These bubbles started to peel and Ford refuses to do anything about their design flaw.
Driver door bounced when closing. Would not latch. Tried twice. Went outside of vehicle. Found part of door latch on ground. Able to cycle latch with key fob and door was able to latch to get home. Was repaired under a service contract for $100. Seems like a safety issue with the latch assembly. Vehicle was parked at the time.
The hood has paint that is bubbling up and coming off. The hood is aluminum so it isn't rusting, it appears that that the metal was not prepped properly at the factory
I was driving on I30 eastbound in Texas on October of 2015 when without warning my passenger side windshield molding came off and hit the car behind me. After stopping and checking both vehicles no injuries or dam age to the other vehicle and we went on our way. I contacted my Ford dealer and was told that this was not warranted and the cost to repair would be around $400. I expressed my displeasure with this and had it repaired.I chalked it off to a fluke, on May 10 2016 we were coming back from an event doing about 65mph when I heard something "pop" and realized something was wrong. The freeway was busy and it was at night so the decision was made to keep driving as we were only a couple of miles from home. Upon arriving at home our inspection revealed that this time the windshield molding on the drivers side had come off. Knowing the cost of repair I decided to search the internet and see if I could buy the parts myself and repair. While doing the search I found that the web was loaded with hundreds of complaints about the same re-occurring problems. The cost of these parts are over $200 but more than that is the safety issue that is involved. If this defective part had come off and hit a motorcycle rider it could have caused serious injury possibly even the death of the rider. This is and ongoing problem that is costing consumers money and risking injury to to anyone who happens to be in the wrong place at the right time. Ford Motor Company knows about the defect yet refuses to act. I feel that they are intentionally putting motorists at risk by their complacency on the problem.
The driver side door handle assembly / spring came apart and the handle remained stuck in the open position as a small piece of black plastic from behind the handle molding became wedged between the door interior and the handle itself (leaving it propped in the 'open' position)
This vehicle leaks water in the wheel well when it rains and has cased the carpet to mold...there are cracks in the rear hatchback and under the luggage rack and the right rear window has a stream of water going in the rear down the seat belt cannot have the spear tire in the vehicle because it has to have a towel there to soak up the water..mold makes me sick to drive it..
There are water leaks on the hatchback on both sides and it was determined by the dealership that there is a water leak in the right rear body seam..other leaks could be possible.when it rains the wheel well has 3 inches of water in it. We had to remove the spare tire and the mold is making me sick..it's a overwhelming smell and it is not safe to drive with no spare
The vehicle has water leaks on the hatchback, the right rear roof area and other places yet to be determined when it rains the wheel well has 3 inched of water in it and it has caused the carpet to mold and stink up the whole vehicle
Water leaks inside the cabin every time it rains or car gets washed. Water drips down from top through rear seatbelt retractors near rear hatch/door and streams down seat belts and then puddles under third row seat and spare tire well. Leaks anytime no matter if parked or in motion. Seatbelts and seat bolts/hinges are starting to rust. Wires near 12V cigarette lighter and tail lights also get wet. 2012 Ford Explorer XLT (no sunroof/moonroof).
The front drivers side pillar blew off my vehicle while driving at normal speed on I-75 (70 mph). It just missed a car that was following me. The plate that holds the pillar on the frame, shows stress cracking at each bolt and the lower two tabs that connect the pillar are sheared. The tabs at the top of the pillar pulled out completely. I had taken this vehicle to the dealership to complain about the noise the wind noise coming from the sides of the windshield. They said that they couldn't determine the problem and advised me that I would have to pay to have the pillar assembly replaced if I wanted to get rid of the noise. They did not remove the pillar to inspect anything, likely knowing they would damage it.
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- Pensacola, FL, USA