Ford is recalling certain 2017 Explorer vehicles with a potential rear suspension toe link fracture that could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free inspection and replacement.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2017 Explorer vehicles that may have a rear suspension toe link that can fracture, leading to loss of steering control and higher crash risk. Owners should have their vehicles inspected by a dealer for a free replacement of the affected part. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225788-ford-explorer-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225788-ford-explorer-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V675000
“Ford Explorer 2017 Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225788-ford-explorer-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 20V675000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V675000).
A rear suspension toe link can fracture, which may cause loss of steering control. This increases the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven without the part being replaced.
Owners of 2017 Ford Explorers originally sold or registered in specific U.S. states are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk if the rear suspension toe link fractures.
Check if your 2017 Ford Explorer was previously repaired under recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The recall covers vehicles registered in specific U.S. states listed in the official notice.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
The recall is for potential rear suspension toe link fractures that could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2017 Ford Explorer that was previously repaired under recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435, or registered in specific U.S. states listed in the official notice.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the affected part if necessary.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V675000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V675000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62. 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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