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FORD Capri, EXPLORER — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-02-24

Ford Capri, EXPLORER vehicles have rear axle joints not tightened to specified torque

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-24
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	Capri, EXPLORER
Units affected	25
Defect	Affected vehicles may have rear axle joints that were not tightened to the specified torque during manufacturing.
Remedy	Check toe and camber links to subframe torques and if not according to specification change the fixings. A check of wheel alignment is also required.
Recall number	R/2026/082
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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