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NHTSARecalled Apr 26, 2016 · #16V245000

Rear Suspension Toe Link may be Improperly Welded

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Rear Suspension Toe Link may be Improperly Welded
  • 2014-2015 Ford Explorer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2015 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice