The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on the passenger side of the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
| VIN Pattern | 1FM5K8GT*FG****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Explorer |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Series | Sport |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 365 |
| Engine KW | 272.181 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3500 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 213.583 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Passenger Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Chicago Assembly |
| Plant City | CHICAGO |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |