Ford · Explorer

The interior door handles may crack, allowing the handle return spring to become unseated and not return to the fully closed position. In extreme circumstances this could allow the door to open unintentionally, posing a risk to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Published: 22 April 2016
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 29/03/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0475/16

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Passenger car