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Recall 26V101000: Ford Motor Company, suspension:rear
Reported 2026-02-20 · vehicle recall · 412,774 units
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Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Risk
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2017 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2018 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2019 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S08 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | ODI |
| Owner letters | 2026-03-16 |
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