NHTSA recall 16V245000
Suspension · Ford Motor Company
April 26, 2016report date
75,364units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Explorer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V245000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.