Suspension:rear
NHTSA recall 19V435000 · announced June 10, 2019 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,194,173 units affected
The 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.
The risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2011 Ford Explorer
- 2012 Ford Explorer
- 2013 Ford Explorer
- 2014 Ford Explorer
- 2015 Ford Explorer
- 2016 Ford Explorer
- 2017 Ford Explorer
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.