More Ford Explorers That Could Lose Control While Driving Are Recalled

Ford dealerships will replace the part, called a toe link, free of charge. Although the automaker says it’s unaware of the cause of the problem, it has received 26 reports of premature failures worldwide and is aware of two crashes that didn’t result in injuries.

Before a loss of control, Ford says that drivers may notice “a clunk noise, unusual handling, and/or a misaligned rear wheel.”

This is the second time Ford has recalled the Explorer for this problem. The first recall, in 2021, included vehicles from the 2013-2027 model years. But Ford expanded the original recall after complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from Explorer owners who experienced a loss of control while driving.