Ford Explorer Recall for Rear Suspension Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles due to potential rear suspension toe link fractures that could lead to loss of steering control.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Ford Explorer Recall
What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles because the rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2017-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles, with approximately 412,774 units potentially impacted. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537, and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should have their dealers replace the toe links free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. For assistance, contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 26S08.
Why This Matters
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
This recall is reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 26V101000. For more details, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V101000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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