2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (explorer) - Suspension

Recall Summary Ford is recalling approximately 122,496 2017-2019 Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles due to a suspension issue where the rear suspension toe links may seize and break while driving. A broken toe link could cause the vehicle to lose stability and become difficult to control, increasing crash risk. Ford will mail owners instructions to bring their vehicles to a dealership for replacement of the affected toe links.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: 2017 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER), 2017 FORD EXPLORER, 2018 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER), 2018 FORD EXPLORER, 2019 FORD EXPLORER, 2019 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER). System: Suspension. Units affected: 20,416
Reason
Issue: On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link(s) may seize. If this happens, the toe link(s) could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear suspension toe links.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
Canada
Agency
TC
Recall date
2026-02-20
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from TC

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ce42e0ba-7525-437e-bab2-b21e6e7763e0