Federal Register #DP25-001

NHTSA Denies Defect Petition for 2020 Ford Explorer Underbody Shields

This notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, addresses a denied defect petition related to Ford vehicles: - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - Ford Motor Company - Petition Details: - Petition DP25-001 requested a safety defect investigation into premature degradation and detachment of plastic underbody shields on Model Year 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles - NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation reviewed complaints, field reports, and manufacturer data for Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models - No evidence of a vehicle-based defect or trend was found - The agency determined a low risk of complete detachment or hazard - Outcome: - Petition denied; no investigation will be initiated - Notable Information: - No products or services are being procured or requested - Ford Motor Company is the only OEM mentioned

Description

This notice announces the denial of a defect petition (DP25-001) submitted by Mr. Luis Armando Vega requesting a safety defect investigation into premature degradation and detachment of plastic underbody shields on 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles. After a technical review and analysis of complaints and manufacturer data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded that the issues do not warrant an investigation at this time. The agency found no sufficient evidence of a vehicle-based defect and determined a low risk of complete detachment or hazard, thus denying the petition.

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