Component Description
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140117
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140531
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
75364
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20161118
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20160426
Record Creation Date
20160426
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.