Suspension: rearRecall 26V-101 · 2017–2019 Ford Explorer
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-101 covers 412,774 2017–2019 Ford Explorer for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
The risk
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12,620 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 16, 2017 to March 3, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.