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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

2017-2019 Ford Explorer Recalled for Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

Agency Publication Date: February 20, 2026
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 412,774 Explorer vehicles from the 2017-2019 model years because the rear suspension toe links may fracture. A fracture in this part can cause a sudden loss of steering control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Ford dealers will replace the affected toe links with new parts free of charge to the owner.

Risk

If a rear toe link fractures while driving, it can lead to a loss of steering control in the rear of the vehicle, making it difficult for the driver to maintain the intended path and increasing the likelihood of an accident.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026, to see if your 2017-2019 Ford Explorer is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a local Ford dealer to schedule a free appointment for the replacement of the rear suspension toe links.
  3. If you have further questions, contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 26S08.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 26V101.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free replacement of rear suspension toe links.

How to: Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 26S08.

Affected Products

Product: 2017-2019 Ford Explorer

This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V101000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers
Units Affected: 412,774 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 16, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 26S08
Agency Last Updated: March 23, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response