2017-2019 Ford Explorer recall: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
- The risk
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
412,774 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017-2019 Ford Explorer.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
562 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 17, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Escape Phev, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev recall: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
- Feb. 17, 2026 2025 Ford Transit recall: Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
- Feb. 3, 2026 2026 Ford E-Transit recall: High-Voltage Battery May Cause Fire
- Feb. 3, 2026 2023-2024 Ford Transit recall: Engine Crossmember Improperly Secured
- Jan. 21, 2026 2025 Ford F-53, 2025 Ford F-59 recall: Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Explorer 2017-2019
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V101000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 412,774 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S08 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record