Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany (PHOTO: Reuters)Ford Motor is recalling 661,000 Explorer sport utility vehicles in North America at the request of U.S. regulators because retention pins could loosen and allow roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle. The recall covers 2016 through 2019 model year vehicles. Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers. The second-largest U.S. automaker said that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration first inquired about the issue in early 2020 following 11 reports of roof rail cover detachment. The vehicles covered by the recall have roof rail covers that are painted silver, black or absolute black.

Source: Standard Digital May 10, 2021 06:21 UTC