Ford — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2026-02-06
Origin: アメリカ合衆国
福特 Explorer A-pillar covers not securely attached due to improper manufacturing
| Country | Japan |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-02-06 |
| Country of origin | アメリカ合衆国 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company Representative in Asia |
| Models affected | Explorer |
| Units affected | 7374 |
| Defect | Regarding the covers installed on the left and right A-pillars as exterior parts, due to an improper manufacturing process, some are not securely fixed with mounting clips. As a result, the mounting clips may loosen due to vibrations during driving, causing abnormal noise. In the worst case, all mounting clips may detach, and the part may fall off. |
| Component | Exterior (A-pillar cover) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, inspect the installation status of the left and right A-pillar covers. If, as a result of the inspection, improper installation (such as floating) is found, replace the A-pillar cover and mounting clips with new ones, and inspect the mounting bracket for damage. If damage is confirmed, replace the affected part with a new one. |
| Recall number | 外-3923 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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