NHTSA recall 19V-435 (19V435000)
suspension recall reported June 10, 2019 - about 1,194,173 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V435000
- Also written as
- 19V-435
- Manufacturer number
- 19S17
- Reported
- June 10, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,194,173
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Why it is dangerous
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-435 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.