Ford is recalling certain 2019 Explorer vehicles due to rear suspension toe links that may fracture, risking loss of steering control. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2019 Explorer vehicles with a potential rear suspension toe link fracture that could cause loss of steering control. This recall is important because the fracture risk increases crash likelihood. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223738-ford-explorer-2019-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223738-ford-explorer-2019-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V101000
“Ford Explorer 2019 Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223738-ford-explorer-2019-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 26V101000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V101000).
A rear toe link fracture can cause loss of steering control, making it harder to avoid collisions. This risk is especially concerning during normal driving conditions where sudden steering loss could lead to a crash.
Owners of 2019 Ford Explorer vehicles are affected. Drivers with the recalled suspension components face the highest risk.
Check if your 2019 Ford Explorer has a rear suspension toe link that may fracture. The recall covers specific VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting February 25, 2026.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the rear toe links.
Dealers will replace the rear toe links at no cost once you contact Ford.
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.
Check if your 2019 Ford Explorer has a rear suspension toe link that may fracture. VINs involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting February 25, 2026.
Contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the rear toe links.
This recall covers 2017-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles, as stated in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V101000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V101000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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