Ford Recalls Over 410,000 Explorers Due to Potential Steering Loss

by Michael Strong

Published: February 24th, 2026

ford recalls over 410 000 explorers due to potential steering loss

Ford announced a recall of 412,774 Ford Explorers due to problem with suspension components that could result in a loss of steering control.

According to NHTSA, certain 2017 to 2019 Ford Explorers have rear suspension toe links that may fracture. If that occurs, the driver can lose the ability to steer, potentially causing an accident. The vehicles weren’t produced in “VIN order,” which means consecutively, which is why it’s important for all owners to check to see if their particular vehicle is part of the recall.

“Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database,” NHTSA reports.

The cause of the defect hasn’t been determined, but owners will be notified by mail — or can check using the information above — when to bring their vehicles in for service. The repair is free of charge.

There have been 26 reports received by Ford about the problem as of late January. The company is aware of two accidents “potentially” related to the issue when each vehicle hit a guardrail or barrier. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

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Michael Strong

Michael Strong has spent more than 25 years writing about the automotive industry. A Detroit-area native, he’s written about everything from local car shows to product reviews to financial news. Currently he writes and edits for a variety of national and local publications. He’s also a longtime member of the Automotive Press Association and the International Motor Press Association, and a graduate of Georgia Southern University. Hail Southern! Despite a love for ’70s land yachts and BMWs from the late ’80s and early ’90s, his personal vehicle is neither of those.

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Grandmaster T on Feb 25, 2026

I would rather sit and look longingly at my Ford in the driveway than drive any Tesla.

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- Grandmaster T on Feb 25, 2026
  
  'That Xiaomi SU7 is nice though!' -- Jim Farley
  
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Crtfour on Feb 25, 2026

At this point, why not just create a separate tab or link only for Ford recalls, because you know it’s going to happen on probably a weekly basis, and that way we can just keep that topic separate.

Again, don’t understand why people continue to buy these things and support this company, when there are other alternatives available.

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- EBFlexing on ur mom on Feb 25, 2026
  
  TTAC has reported on 2 or 3 of the 10 Ford has issued this year. I don’t think we need a separate tab.
  
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