Ford Explorer 2017 Suspension Recall: Fractured Toe Links Risk Crash
Ford is recalling 2017 Explorer vehicles with potential rear suspension toe links that may fracture, causing sudden handling changes and crash risk. Owners can get free replacement parts at dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Explorer vehicles because rear suspension toe links might fracture, leading to sudden handling changes and increased crash risk. Affected owners should contact Ford for free replacement parts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225783-ford-explorer-2017-suspension-recall-fractured-toe-links-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225783-ford-explorer-2017-suspension-recall-fractured-toe-links-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V435000
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“Ford Explorer 2017 Suspension Recall: Fractured Toe Links Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225783-ford-explorer-2017-suspension-recall-fractured-toe-links-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V435000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V435000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension. This can cause sudden changes in vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles are affected. Drivers with rear suspension toe links that could fracture face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford Explorer has a rear suspension toe link that may fracture. The recall covers vehicles from 2011-2017 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement.
Get Free Replacement Parts
Dealers will replace rear suspension toe links and inspect ball joints, replacing wheel knuckles if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V435000 (October 6, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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