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Ford Motor Company: Suspension:Rear (2017 FORD EXPLORER, 2018 FORD EXPLORER, 2019 FORD EXPLORER)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-02-20

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2017 FORD EXPLORER; 2018 FORD EXPLORER; 2019 FORD EXPLORER
Reason / hazard
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 412774
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
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