2017–2019 Ford Explorer recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
💥 The risk
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V101000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26S08
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 412,774
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 16, 2026
- Recall started by
- ODI