A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Rear

Date Announced

APR 26, 2016

Vehicles Affected

75,364

Ford Recall #

16S18

NHTSA Campaign #

16V245000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 26, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 16S18
• Press Release
• Recall 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - November 1, 2016 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S18
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB ...
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4