2013 Ford Explorer | 2014 Ford Explorer | 2015 Ford Explorer | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2017 Ford Explorer — Suspension: rear
Published November 2, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 12, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V675000, published November 2, 2020 and initiated March 12, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2013 Ford Explorer | 2014 Ford Explorer | 2015 Ford Explorer | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2017 Ford Explorer — Suspension: rear.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2013 FORD EXPLORER | 2014 FORD EXPLORER | 2015 FORD EXPLORER | 2016 FORD EXPLORER | 2017 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Ford Explorer | 2014 Ford Explorer | 2015 Ford Explorer | 2016 Ford Explorer | 2017 Ford Explorer — Suspension: rear recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V675000 on November 2, 2020. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPLORER.