NHTSA Campaign Id 19V435000; Date: Jun. 10, 2019
a fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2011 Ford Explorer; 2012 Ford Explorer; 2013 Ford Explorer; 2014 Ford Explorer; 2015 Ford Explorer; 2016 Ford Explorer; 2017 Ford Explorer
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,194,173
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix:ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin june 24, 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.
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