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Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Over Roof-Rail Detach Risk

7/18/2026

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Ford Motor Company is recalling 288,314 2016-2019 Ford Explorer SUVs because roof-rail covers may detach.
The vehicles were built between September 19 2014 and March 3 2019 and have satin-chrome or chrome roof-rail trim that can lose strength.
Dealers will inspect roofs, replace broken clips or covers, and add four plastic push pins.
NHTSA received 46 questionnaires and one alleged crash and will make VINs searchable from July 16 2026, with repair notices Sep 21-25 2026.

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Story summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 288,314 2016-2019 Ford Explorer SUVs because roof-rail covers may detach.
The vehicles were built between September 19 2014 and March 3 2019 and have satin-chrome or chrome roof-rail trim that can lose strength.
Dealers will inspect roofs, replace broken clips or covers, and add four plastic push pins.
NHTSA received 46 questionnaires and one alleged crash and will make VINs searchable from July 16 2026, with repair notices Sep 21-25 2026.