The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V245000·Announced 2016-04-26

Ford Recalls 2014-2015 Explorers for Rear Suspension Defect

Ford is recalling 2014-2015 Explorers because rear suspension toe links may fracture, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension) that may result in loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured between January 17, 2014, and May 31, 2014. The recall involves approximately 75,364 vehicles.

The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that could fracture. A fracture of this component may result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
75,364

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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