Rear suspension toe link fracture
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 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. these vehicles may be equipped with a cross-axis ball joint (cabj) replacement part that could seize, and result in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Safety Consequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect for the presence of a cabj. if a cabj of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the cabj, and replace the cabj, knuckle, and/or toe link as necessary, free of charge. interim notification letters were mailed november 10, 2021. owner notification letters were mailed on march 17, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s43.
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FAQ: Recall 21V746000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V746000?
NHTSA recall 21V746000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on September 22, 2021. It addresses: Rear suspension toe link fracture. The recall affects approximately 150,723 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V746000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21S43. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.