FORD EXPLORER 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V245000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2015
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.