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Which Ford trim panels, roofs and body structures are under recall?
This group splits between pieces that fall off the vehicle and structure you cannot see. The detachment side is the larger half: B-pillar door trim on 2016-2019 Taurus and 2017-2019 Flex, roof rail covers on 2016-2019 Explorer, fender flares on 2022-2026 Bronco, and molded-in-color hardtop roof panels on 2021-2022 Bronco. The hidden side covers improperly heat-treated engine rails on 2022 Explorer and Aviator, missing roof brace rivets on the 2018 F-150 Raptor, a loose front subframe bolt on 2025 Explorer and Aviator, and aluminum driveshafts that can fracture on 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350. Heat is a third thread: seat belt pretensioner sparks on 2017-2019 Super Duty SuperCrew cabs and missing heat shields on 2021 F-650 and F-750.
Warning signs to watch for
- Loose, lifting, or rattling B-pillar trim, fender flares, roof rail covers, or hardtop roof sections
- A trim piece, cover, or flare found missing after a drive
- Noise or vibration from the driveshaft area on 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 trucks
- Unusually hot cabin floor or seat attachment areas in 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks
- Front power windows that close on an obstruction without reversing; several other defects here — missing rivets, weak engine rails, a loose subframe bolt — give no sign you can see or feel
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these recalls tells owners to stop driving, and none asks you to park outside. Ford treats them as defects to schedule rather than emergencies. Two have no remedy available yet — the 2021-2022 Bronco hardtop roof panels and the 2017-2019 Flex B-pillar trim, where the fix is not expected until about March 2027 — so owners have received interim warning letters only. The clearest precaution is on the F-650 liftgate recall: nobody should stand under or work near the platform until the deck pins are replaced.
What the free repair involves
Work varies by defect: inspecting and replacing hardtops, B-pillar trim, fender flares and roof rail covers, installing missing rivets or push-pins, strength-testing and replacing engine rails, tightening subframe bolts, inspecting the driveshaft and properly reattaching underbody insulators, applying heat-resistant tape, installing missing heat shields, and replacing hatch lids or deck pins. One is a door module software update. All free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 3 |
| medium | 10 |
| low | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
Common questions
My Bronco hardtop is recalled but there's no fix yet. What now?
Ford mailed interim letters on May 28, 2026 warning 2021-2022 Bronco owners of the risk, with additional letters to follow once the remedy is available. Dealers will then inspect and replace the hardtop as necessary, free of charge.
Taurus and Flex have the same B-pillar trim problem — why different timing?
They are separate recalls. The 2016-2019 Taurus action mailed owner letters February 20, 2026 with dealers repairing or replacing the trim. The 2017-2019 Flex action sent interim letters December 17, 2025, with the real fix expected around March 2027.
Can I get my Explorer bought back over the engine rail recall?
Only if the rails actually fail the test. Dealers perform an engine rail strength test on 2022 Explorer and Aviator vehicles and replace the rails as necessary; if replacement is required, owners have the option of a vehicle replacement or buyback.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.