Ford Recalls 775,000 Explorer SUVs
Ford announced Friday it is recalling about 775,000 Explorer vehicles due to a problem in the rear of the car that can reduce steering control and increase crash risk.
The automaker will address a joint issue in the popular sport utility vehicle that can lead to a fractured "toe link" in the back of the auto, the company said in a press release.
"Affected vehicles may experience a clunk noise, unusual handling, or a misaligned rear wheel," Ford said.
A fracture "significantly diminishes steering control, increasing the risk of a crash," the company.
More than 85 percent of the affected autos are in North America, with the rest coming from China and other international markets.
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The vehicles were built at plants in Chicago and at a Russian plant between 2013 and 2017. Ford said it knows of six allegations of injury related to the issue in North America.
The Explorer was Ford's top-selling SUV in the United States in the first half of 2021.
Ford also announced two other smaller recalls.
It recalled about 35,000 2020 F-350 pickup trucks due to a weld issue at the rear of the vehicle and about 41,000 2020-21 Lincoln Aviators due to improperly secured battery cable wire harnesses. Ford said it knows of no injuries in either case.
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