NHTSA recall 19V435000
Suspension › Rear
Ford Explorer
Reported Jun 10, 20191,194,173 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 19S17Built May 17, 2010 – Jan 25, 2017
The 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.
The risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.