NHTSA 16V245000 United States
Ford Explorer recall: Suspension:rear
Official safety recall 16V245000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign16V245000
ComponentSuspension:rear
Report date2016-04-26
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2014 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2015 | United States |
The problem
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.
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.