Vehicle recall 19V435000 · June 10, 2019
2011-2017 Ford Explorer
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- Consequence
- A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V435000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 10, 2019
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19S17
- Owner notification
- June 26, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,194,173
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
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