Ford Recalls 412,000-Plus Explorer SUVs for Fracturing Rear Suspension Toe Links
Ford’s latest recall affects more than 412,700 examples of its Explorer SUV and involves the rear suspension toe links, which may break.
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Affected vehicles include model-year 2017-19 Explorers. The rear suspension toe links in these vehicles may fracture. Drivers may notice a clunking noise, unusual handling or that their rear wheel is misaligned. A rear toe-link fracture may cause the vehicle to lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
To fix the issue, dealers will replace the toe links for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9; in the meantime, owners with further questions may contact Ford at 866-436-7332 (the automaker’s number for this recall is 21V537), the National Traffic Safety Administration vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit the NHTSA website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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