Ford Explorer recall: 412,774 vehicles affected by suspension issue
Ford recalls over 400,000 Explorers for suspension safety risk
Ford Explorer recall: 412,774 vehicles affected by suspension issue
Ford recalls 412,774 Explorer vehicles in the U.S. due to rear suspension failure risk. Learn about the NHTSA notice, repair details, and other recent recalls.
2026-02-25T05:53:16+03:00
2026-02-25T05:53:16+03:00
2026-02-25T05:53:16+03:00
Ford has announced a major recall in the United States, affecting 412,774 Ford Explorer vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined that the rear suspension cross-axis links could fail during operation. This failure poses a risk of loss of vehicle control. Dealers are required to replace the components at no cost to owners.This isn't the only technical issue Ford is addressing. Separately, the manufacturer is recalling an additional 40,655 vehicles in the U.S. due to two other defects: potential battery system failures and brake pedal assembly malfunctions. Both conditions increase the likelihood of a crash and require corrective measures.NHTSA documentation states that owners will be notified officially, and dealers must perform the repairs at the company's expense. The Explorer remains one of Ford's key models in the North American market, and the high number of affected vehicles underscores the scale of quality control efforts the manufacturer is compelled to strengthen.This recall campaign continues a series of technical adjustments accompanying the U.S. market, set against a backdrop of increasing regulatory scrutiny and competition in the SUV segment.
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2026
Michael Powers
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Ford recalls over 400,000 Explorers for suspension safety risk
Ford recalls 412,774 Explorer vehicles in the U.S. due to rear suspension failure risk. Learn about the NHTSA notice, repair details, and other recent recalls.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has announced a major recall in the United States, affecting 412,774 Ford Explorer vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined that the rear suspension cross-axis links could fail during operation. This failure poses a risk of loss of vehicle control. Dealers are required to replace the components at no cost to owners.
This isn't the only technical issue Ford is addressing. Separately, the manufacturer is recalling an additional 40,655 vehicles in the U.S. due to two other defects: potential battery system failures and brake pedal assembly malfunctions. Both conditions increase the likelihood of a crash and require corrective measures.
NHTSA documentation states that owners will be notified officially, and dealers must perform the repairs at the company's expense. The Explorer remains one of Ford's key models in the North American market, and the high number of affected vehicles underscores the scale of quality control efforts the manufacturer is compelled to strengthen.
This recall campaign continues a series of technical adjustments accompanying the U.S. market, set against a backdrop of increasing regulatory scrutiny and competition in the SUV segment.
