Ford Motor Company – Rear Suspension Toe Link may be Improperly Welded

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.


Report Received Date 04/26/2016
NHTSA ID 16V245000
Consequence Summary A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 16S18
Potentially Affected 75364
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V245000)

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