Car Recall: Why They Will and What Should You Know
Why does a car recall occur? Here’s what you need to know if your car has an open recall:
Over 550,000 Ford vehicles were recalled due to airbags and structural issues that could increase the risk of collisions and injuries.
According to two notifications reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 27, the recall covers 556,043 cars in model years 2016, 2017 and 2025.
The first recall is about a 63,898 2025 Ford Maverick vehicle. Affected cars may have airbag indicator lights that can loosen or fall off. This means that the passenger is at increased risk of injury because he doesn’t know if the passenger’s airbag is on or off.
The second recall is 492,145 2016-2017 Ford Explorers. The B-pillar trims on the driver and passenger seat, or the frame separating the front seat window and the rear seat window, may peel off while driving. This can cause debris to jump into the road, pose a danger to drivers of these and other vehicles.
Here’s what you need to know.
Which Ford cars have been recalled?
- 2025 Ford Maverick
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer
What should I do if I have a recalled Ford vehicle?
Anyone who owns a recalled Maverick model can take their vehicle to a Ford dealership and install a new airbag indicator light retention clip for free.
Treatments for the Explorer model are still under development.
The owner notification letter for both recalls is scheduled to be mailed on June 9, 2025. A second letter will be sent when a remedy is available. Owners may also contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 with recall numbers 25C17 and 25S53.
Check if your car has been recalled
Car owners who are attempting to check the status of their vehicle, car parts, or car accessories can enter information into the NHTSA recall database or check the recall of a car or car in the USA Today recall database.
