2014-2015 Ford Explorer recall: rear
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 26, 2016. It covers about 75,364 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 75,364
- reported
- Apr 26, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 18, 2016
- related complaints
- 186
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V245000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2014-2015 20142015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 186 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 16V245000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Ford Explorer rear?
Yes. Recall 16V245000, reported on April 26, 2016, covers about 75,364 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V245000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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