Recall 16V245000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Report Date
20160426
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.