NHTSA Recall 26V101000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2026-02-20. An estimated 412,774 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Risk
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 26S08