2020 Ford Explorer Complaint
Electrical System / Unknown Or Other
Filed October 28, 2025 · Incident date October 27, 2025
- Vehicle
- 2020 Ford Explorer
- Component(s)
- Electrical System / Unknown Or Other
- Complaint filed
- October 28, 2025
- Date of incident
- October 27, 2025
- Reported VIN
- 1FM5K8HC7LG
Owner's description
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Sunroof headliner assembly failed. The headliner fabric detached and came off the track without an prior misuse or manual operation, it simply fell loose on its own. The material is now sagging and when trying to use the sunroof the fabric hangs in the line of vision causing a safety hazard. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While the issue did not cause an immediate accident, the loose headliner obstructs visibility while trying to use could become a distraction to the driver.IT blocks the driver's line of sight or interferes with airbags in an emergency. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?The failure occurred spontaneously and I have a appointment to take the dealership for further inspection. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No formal inspection has been completed at this time. The issue will be presented to a Ford service center for further evaluation. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lights or messages appeared prior to the failure. The issue occurred suddenly and without any prior indication. The fabric and track system separated unexpectedly during normal stationary conditions.
Check a specific vehicle
Enter your VIN to see all NHTSA complaints, recalls, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle.
Related
Data sourced from the NHTSA Complaints database. Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and have not been independently verified.