Ford Expedition; Lincoln Navigator: Rear

Date

Oct. 28, 2019

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Expedition (2019); Lincoln Navigator (2019)

Component

Suspension › Rear

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

Potentially affected

18

What can happen

A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.

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

Nov. 14, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

19S36

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V773000

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

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