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Automotive · United States · 2026-02-20

Ford Explorer vehicles: rear suspension toe links may fracture

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-20
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPLORER
Model year	2017-2019
Units affected	412774
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture._x000D_ A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	SUSPENSION
Remedy	Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 9, 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.
Recall number	26V101000
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	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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