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FORD EXPLORER, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER) — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-02-20

Ford vehicles: rear suspension toe link outer ball joint may seize and break

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-20
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	EXPLORER, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER)
Model year	2017 2018 2019
Units affected	20416
Defect	On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability._x000D_ A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Suspension
Remedy	Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension toe links.
Recall number	2026-080
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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