NHTSA Recall 26V101000: Suspension: rear
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 412,774 vehicles. It affects 2017–2019 Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V101000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | February 20, 2026 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Safety risk
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V101000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.