2016 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #20V675000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/2/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
11/27/2020 |
| # Affected |
454,941 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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