A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Rear

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 19S17
• Miscellaneous Document - Ford Media Center - Jun 12, 2019 FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES FOUR SAFETY RECALLS
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - 11/6/19
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

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