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Network/ United States/ Ford/ 19V435000

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