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Ford Structure Recalls Cover Loose Trim, Roof Parts, and Joints
Detaching exterior parts recur across these Ford structure notices. The 2016-2019 Explorer appears in two roof rail cover recalls, while separate notices address B-pillar door trim on 2017-2019 Flex vehicles and fender flares on 2022-2026 Broncos. Super Duty trucks also feature prominently: 2017-2019 F-250 through F-550 SuperCrew vehicles have a pretensioner-related fire concern, and 2017-2022 gasoline F-250/F-350 vehicles with aluminum driveshafts have loose underbody insulators. Other problems include missing roof-brace rivets on certain 2018 F-150 Raptors, shattering roof hatches on modified 2018-2019 Transits, and engine rail defects on 2022 Explorers. The 2026 joint recall covers Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2021 and 2026 Explorer roof rail cover recalls: covers may loosen and detach.
- 2020 F-650/F-750 missing heat shield recall: elevated cabin floor and seat attachment temperatures.
- 2025 Flex door trim recall: front B-pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The listed Ford structure notices do not tell owners to stop driving, and none gives a park-outside instruction. This includes the Super Duty pretensioner fire notice and the 2026 vehicle-joint notice. The roof-brace, Transit hatch, heat-shield, Explorer roof rail, Super Duty insulator, engine rail, Flex trim, Bronco fender flare, and F-650 liftgate notices likewise do not tell owners to stop driving. The supplied driving instructions therefore contain no stop-driving or park-outside direction for these listed recalls.
What the free repair involves
The listed repairs are free. The Super Duty pretensioner recall specifies heat-resistant tape and insulation modification as necessary. The 2018 Raptor recall installs roof-brace rivets; the Transit hatch recall replaces hatch lids. The 2022 Explorer engine rail recall requires strength testing and rail replacement as necessary. The Flex recall repairs or replaces B-pillar trim as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 11 |
| medium | 6 |
| low | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Ford models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Escape | 605 |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | 287 |
| 2019 Ford Explorer | 148 |
| 2021 Ford Escape | 92 |
| 2019 Ford Flex | 55 |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | 20 |
| 2022 Ford Escape | 20 |
| 2018 Ford Flex | 18 |
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Which Explorer model years appear in the roof rail cover recalls?
Both supplied Explorer roof rail cover notices cover certain 2016-2019 vehicles. The 2021 remedy installs push-pins and replaces damaged clips and covers as necessary. The 2026 remedy specifies inspection and repair or replacement of push-pins, clips, or covers as necessary.
What does the Flex door trim recall require?
The October 2025 notice covers certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles whose driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim may detach while driving. Dealers will repair or replace the trim as necessary, free of charge. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Does the Super Duty structure fire recall require parking outside?
The supplied December 2019 notice gives neither a park-outside instruction nor a stop-driving instruction. It covers certain 2017-2019 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring and specifies tape and insulation work free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.