<ul><li>Ford is recalling almost half a million Explorer SUVs from the 2016 and 2017 model years due to an issue that could cause exterior trim pieces to detach from the B-pillar while driving.</li><li>The recall impact 492,145 Explorers produced from June 2015 to April 2017, covering most models sold during those years, including Police Interceptor models.</li><li>The problem is related to a foam ring used to secure the B-pillar during production, which could detach over time, leading to the trim pieces coming off. Ford is developing a fix for the issue but has not reported any accidents or injuries related to it.</li><li>Affected owners will be notified by mail by mid-June, and Ford will repair the impacted vehicles free of charge as part of the recall.</li></ul>

Almost a Half-Million Ford Explorers Recalled for Possible B-Pillar Trim Piece Detachment

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