United States2017–2019 Ford Explorer vehicles are affected; specific VINs for involved vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026. The rear suspension toe links may fracture, which can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the toe links free of charge; owner letters were mailed March 16, 2026, and owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S08).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V101000; Manufacturer campaign 26S08
The hazard
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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