FORD EXPLORER 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V435000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-26 | 2019-06-10 | 2019-06-11 |
Production Dates: 2010-05-17 - 2017-01-25
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19S17
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1194173
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
