Ford Explorer: Rear

Date

June 10, 2019

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Explorer (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)

Component

Suspension › Rear

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1194173

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 26, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

19S17

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V435000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford Explorer: Rear (March 12, 2021)
• Related recall: Ford Explorer: Rear (July 15, 2021)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.