NHTSA recall 26V-101 (26V101000)
suspension recall reported February 20, 2026 - about 412,774 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V101000
- Also written as
- 26V-101
- Manufacturer number
- 26S08
- Reported
- February 20, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~412,774
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Why it is dangerous
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-101 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.