# Ford Motor Company: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture (26V101000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture |
| NHTSA ID | 26V101000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S08 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Units potentially affected | 412774 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- 412,774 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V101000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.