Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V245000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2014-2015 ford explorer vehicles manufactured january 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014 Includes 75,364 affected units, Rear Suspension Toe Link may be Improperly Welded, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 ford explorer vehicles manufactured january 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford explorer vehicles manufactured january 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014. the affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s18.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V245000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-04-26T00:00:00
Subject: Rear suspension toe link may be improperly welded
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 75,364

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16S18
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford explorer vehicles manufactured january 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014. the affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Consequence Summary: A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s18.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.57

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NHTSA ID: 16V245000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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