FORD EXPLORER 2017: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V435000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2017
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

Summary

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.

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.