2017-2019 Ford Explorer recall: rear
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 20, 2026. It covers about 412,774 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 412,774
- reported
- Feb 20, 2026
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 2026
- related complaints
- 94
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
- Risk
- A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 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 the federal safety agency recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 25, 2026.
Recall number 26V101000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2017-2019 201720182019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 94 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 26V101000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Ford Explorer rear?
Yes. Recall 26V101000, reported on February 20, 2026, covers about 412,774 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V101000?
Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 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 the federal safety agency recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 25, 2026.
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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