NHTSA recall campaign
19V435000
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2019-06-10Affected1,194,173 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →