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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V675000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Published November 2, 2020 · Recall initiated: March 12, 2021

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.

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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