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Recall 16V-245

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2014 to 2015 Ford Explorer: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-245
Reported
April 26, 2016
Vehicles affected
75,364 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles