Recall
Ford Explorer — 19V435000
NHTSA ID
19V435000
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2019-06-10
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
1,194,173
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
19S17
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.
Consequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.