2014 Ford Explorer problems
The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. As the first four-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer was introduced as a replacement for the two-door Bronco II. Within the current Ford SUV range in North America, the Explorer is slotted between the Ford Edge and Ford Expedition. As with the Ford Ranger, the Explorer derives its name from a trim package previously offered on the Ford F-Series pickup trucks.
The Explorer has been offered in multiple chassis and powertrain layouts. The first two generations were directly derived from the Ford Ranger, switching to a model-specific chassis for the third and fourth generations. The fifth generation was repackaged as a crossover SUV, adopting a variant of the Ford Taurus chassis architecture.
Alongside the five-door Explorer wagon, a three-door Explorer wagon was offered from 1991 to 2003, officially referred to as the Explorer Sport after 1999, serving as the direct replacement of the Bronco II; the 2001–2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac was a crew-cab pickup derived from the model line. For police use, the Ford Police Interceptor Utility has been derived from the fifth and sixth-generation Explorer to replace the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (and the later Taurus-based Police Interceptor Sedan). Through rebranding, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln have sold versions of the Explorer; Lincoln currently markets the sixth-generation model line as the Lincoln Aviator.
For the North American market, the first four generations of the Explorer were produced by Ford at its Louisville Assembly Plant (Louisville, Kentucky) and at its now-closed St. Louis Assembly Plant (Hazelwood, Missouri); the model line is currently produced at Chicago Assembly Plant (Chicago, Illinois).
In 2020, CNBC reported the Ford Explorer range as the best-selling SUV of all time in America.
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Common 2014 Ford Explorer problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2014 Ford Explorer, several common problems have been identified:
- Suspension Issues:
- The 2014 Ford Explorer has faced multiple recalls related to rear suspension toe link fractures, with nearly 100 complaints specifically about suspension and improper welds of its toe links. This issue can lead to steering problems and potential safety risks, especially if the toe link fractures while driving.
- Causes: Ford mentioned that frequent rides over rough terrain could lead to fractures in the rear suspension toe links.
- Fix: The recommended fix involves replacing the left and right rear suspension toe links and ensuring proper wheel alignment.
- Exhaust Odors and Carbon Monoxide Concerns:
- Owners have reported exhaust fumes entering the cabin, particularly during full-throttle scenarios like going uphill or using the air conditioning in recirculation mode. This issue has led to complaints of headaches, nausea, and concerns of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Ford has faced a class-action lawsuit due to allegations of exhaust fumes and poisonous gas entering the cabins while driving, potentially due to excess vibration causing link shaft bracket failures.
- Ford initiated a recall program for 1.3 million Explorers with cracked exhaust manifolds allowing carbon monoxide to enter the cabins, with a significant increase in reported exposure cases.
- Power Steering Problems:
- Some owners have experienced issues with power steering, including difficulty in managing the steering or complete power steering failure. Symptoms include a loud squeak when turning the steering wheel.
- Over 250 complaints have been lodged regarding steering problems, highlighting a significant concern among owners about the reliability and safety of the steering system.
- Water Pump Failure:
- Water pump failure has been a common problem in the 2014 Ford Explorer, leading to coolant leaks into the oil and causing additional failures. Repairs for this issue can be costly, with estimates exceeding $4,000.
- This problem can result in engine overheating and potential damage if not addressed promptly, impacting the overall performance and longevity of the vehicle.
These issues highlight significant concerns raised by owners of the 2014 Ford Explorer, emphasizing the importance of addressing these problems promptly to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of the vehicle.
2014 Ford Explorer car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Explorer problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Structure problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Ford Explorer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Ford Explorer
The NHTSA has received 1403 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Ford Explorer. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Ford Explorer vehicles.
2024-10-23
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-19
- VIN: 1FM5K7B81EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-10-22
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: 1FM5K7F91EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-10-22
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-20
- VIN: 1FM5K7D8XEG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Vehicle has been under recall since February of 2024. The exterior A-pillar applique trim clip attachments were not properly engaged due to improper assembly. This trim piece fell off in highway traffic of 70 mph. Ford is still showing that the repair is not yet available.
2024-10-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-21
- VIN: 1FMSK8D86EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,346.
2024-10-07
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 1FM5K7D81EG
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed an inverted image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2024-10-04
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-03
- VIN: 1FM5K7B8XEG
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering functionality. The traction control and the electronic stability control warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure might be related to the power steering control module(PSCM); however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2024-10-03
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-03
- VIN: 1FM5K8D85EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side A-trim panel detached and flew off the front windshield. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was advised to use duct tape to hold the loosened trim down. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V0314000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-10-03
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-19
- VIN: 1FM5K7D80EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the trim had started to detach, causing water to leak into the cabin of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-10-02
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-02
- VIN: 1FM5K8F82EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-10-02
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
- VIN: 1FM5K8GTXEG
- Components: STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My vehicle has been experiencing the "death wobble". I've done research online and I've seen other people complain about the issue as well as videos. Whenever I drive my vehicle, I hear noises coming from the front end such as scraping and my steering wheel wobbles and it's excessive while on the freeway. I've gotten the wheel bearings replaced, tires rotated, replaced front passenger tire, breaks and rotors replaced. My axel and car were lifted in the air with no damages.
2024-10-01
SUSPENSION,ENGINE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: 1FM5K8D80EG
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door panel had started to detach from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light later was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2024-09-25
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-25
- VIN: 1FM5K8D8XEG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the passenger’s side A-trim pillar had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-24
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-17
- VIN: 1FM5K7F89EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the power steering failed without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal and turned the vehicle off. After waiting for a while, the contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving at slower speeds. The contact noticed that when the steering wheel was turned to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized and jerked the steering wheel and the vehicle moved in the direction as intended. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was made aware that the vehicle had an electric power steering assist, not a hydraulic power steering fluid system. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; however, the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.
2024-09-23
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-15
- VIN: 1FM5K7D85EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the top half of the front driver-side A-pillar trim detached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-23
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: 1FM5K8D8XEG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side A-pillar trim pieces detached. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); the VIN was included, but the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-18
- VIN: 1FM5K8F86EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and lost power steering functionality. No warning light was illuminated. The contact research and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V286000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnostic tested. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2024-09-18
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FM5K7F84EG
- Components: STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: My steering system needs to be replaced. While driving, my steering became very hard to control. My vehicle sways and I wrecked bc of it. Ford said it’s the steering gear that needs to be replaced for $2600. My driver and lane keeping assist lights came on when this started happening. My car needs a new sensor because of the wreck as well. This has prevented me from attending to everyday activities such as work. I have lost so much money and will probably lose everything I have like my home because of this. Ford needs to fix this now!
2024-09-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-06
- VIN: 1FM5K8F80EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The whole power steering system has failed as it was being driven in a parking lot. It was at low speeds so no crash involved but was almost impossible to control or turn steering wheel. It said "power steering system needs serviced" but had been working fine when I parked it just a little while before.
2024-09-17
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: 1FM5K7D81EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I was making a u turn and the power steering all but gave out on me. And a message came up on the dash saying “ steering assist fault service required. Luckily I was going at a very slow speed and was close to home. This could be a major problem if on a freeway
2024-09-17
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-17
- VIN: 1FM5K7D8XEG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel failed out of nowhere and is now making a hub bearing grind sound the vehicle tells me “power steering assist fault”.
2024-09-16
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-16
- VIN: 1FM5K7D83EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The contact was unable to retrieve the part. The contact stated that the driver's side A-pillar trim almost flew off the vehicle. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim was fractured by the slip stream and the upper section blew off the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-13
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-13
- VIN: 1FM5K7F88EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving the Ford Explorer the Electronic steering fails and can cause a crash.
2024-09-12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- VIN: 1FM5K7D85EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-09
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 1FM5K7F89EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2024-09-09
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 1FM5K8D81EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering noise. Steering will randomly lock up or extremely difficult to gain control. My car is a 2014 Ford Explorer bought new. 2011-13 & 2015-16 have recalls for steering issues realted to same symptoms and safety risk. Ford will not recall or procide cistomer care for this known safety risk for 2014 models.
2014 Ford Explorer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2014 Ford Explorer.
2024-01-19
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
- Consequence: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
2021-07-15
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
- Consequence: A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
2020-11-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
- Consequence: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
2020-10-30
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
- Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2019-06-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2017-08-28
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
- Consequence: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
2016-04-26
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
- Consequence: A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
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