NHTSA recall campaign
16V245000
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2016-04-26Affected75,364 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Risk
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →