Suspension:Rear (16V245000)

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Publication date: 2016-04-26
Reference number: 16V245000

SUSPENSION:REAR

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 16V245000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2014 FORD EXPLORER

2015 FORD EXPLORER

Campaign No: 16V245000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 75364

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2014 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2014 MAY

SYSTEM

SUSPENSION:REAR

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.