NHTSASUSPENSION
Ford Motor Company - Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Published: February 20, 2026Recall ID: 26V101000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Affected Products
Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture |
| Nhtsa id | 26V101000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V101000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture. |
| Completion rate | 11.46 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S08 |
| Potentially affected | 412774 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |