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Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled: Steering Control Risk
24 Feb
Summary
- Ford recalls 412,774 Explorer SUVs due to fractured rear suspension toe links.
- A loss of steering control poses a significant safety risk to drivers.
- Additional recalls involve battery failures and defective brake pedals.
Ford is initiating a significant recall encompassing 412,774 Explorer SUVs across the United States. This action stems from concerns regarding the rear suspension toe links, which the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified as prone to fracturing. Such a failure could tragically result in a complete loss of steering control for drivers.
To address this safety hazard, the NHTSA recommends that dealerships perform a free replacement of the affected toe links for all recalled vehicles. This recall addresses a critical safety defect that could compromise vehicle maneuverability.
In addition to the Explorer recall, Ford is also recalling another 40,655 vehicles in the U.S. These separate recalls are due to issues with battery failures and defects found in the brake pedal systems. Both of these additional problems are identified as increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
