Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V746000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V746000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 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 Includes 150,723 affected units, Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V746000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Rear suspension toe link fracture
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 150,723

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21S43
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 44.72

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NHTSA ID: 21V746000
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