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.