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2017 FORD EXPLORER Recalled by Ford Motor Company — SUSPENSION:REAR

Date: February 20, 2026
Company: Ford Motor Company
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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 NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.

Affected Products

2017 FORD EXPLORER. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Ford Motor Company

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report