NHTSA Recall 16V245000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V245000; Date: Apr. 26, 2016
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Ford Explorer; 2015 Ford Explorer
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 75,364
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s18.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 2016
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