CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- Risk
- A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear suspension toe links on these Explorers may fracture because of stress on the rear suspension. A fractured rear toe link causes a sudden change in how the vehicle handles, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners of the recall. Authorized dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle or knuckles if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2011201220132014201520162017 |
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