Recall
Ford Explorer — 26V101000
NHTSA ID
26V101000
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2026-02-20
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
412,774
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
26S08
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Consequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.