Ford · United States · High
Ford Explorer: Suspension — rear
Affects Ford Explorer · 2011–2017 — about 1.2M vehicles.
The hazard
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational