NHTSA Campaign 19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jun 10, 2019 · 1,194,173 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2011 | 1,194,173 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2012 | 1,194,173 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2013 | 1,194,173 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2014 | 1,194,173 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2015 | 1,194,173 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016 | 1,194,173 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2017 | 1,194,173 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V435000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.