FORD EXPLORER 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V245000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-18 | 2016-04-26 | 2016-04-26 |
Production Dates: 2014-01-17 - 2014-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S18
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75364
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
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.
