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Mike Wehner
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- Ford just issued a recall for 350,000 of its popular Ford Explorer SUVs over fears that a component of the suspension may fail and lead to a crash.
- The issue stems from a component that can corrode and eventually fail.
- If you own one of these vehicles, it's important to get it repaired promptly.
Recalls in the auto industry are perhaps a bit more common than any of us would like. Sometimes the recalls are issued for very minor reasons — you know, not something that could potentially lead you to crash — but sometimes they're much more significant. Ford Explorers in the model years 2013 to 2017 have had suspension issues in the past that sparked a recall and part replacement program. Now, it's happening again... with the same cars.
As Car And Driver reports, the recall affects some 350,000 Ford Explorers. The issue is a potentially faulty component of the rear suspension called a toe link. This component has been shown to be susceptible to corrosion and, as a result, failure. If that happens while the vehicle is in motion it can lead to loss of control and the potential for a crash.
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If you drive one of these popular SUVs, get it repaired immediately originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 5 Nov 2020 at 15:07:40 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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