Recall Information

Description

In some of the affected vehicles, it may be possible that some of the exterior a-pillar applique trim clip attachments are not properly engaged due to improper assembly or repair. If this occurs, the a-pillar applique trim, which borders the right and left side of the windshield, may be loose, missing or become detached.

Safety Risk

An exterior a-pillar trim part that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect and repair any loose or missing exterior a-pillar trim moldings free of charge parts and labor. A temporary repair may also be completed as needed.

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Description

The interior door handle return spring may become unseated, resulting in an interior handle that is floppy or does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. While the door latch actuation and engagement during normal vehicle usage and operation is unaffected, this condition may allow a door to unlatch during a side impact crash. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

Safety Risk

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the interior door handle assemblies. For interior door handles that pass the inspection, your dealer will install reinforcements. For interior door handles that do not pass the inspection, your dealer will install a revised interior door handle. This service will be performed free of charge parts and labor.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the interior door handle assemblies.

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Description

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.

Safety Risk

The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the steering gear free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

On your vehicle, frequent full articulation of the rear suspension may increase the stress on the rear suspension toe link, which may, over time, result in a toe link fracture.

Safety Risk

Rear toe link fracture while driving could result in a noise, a sudden change in vehicle handling, or difficulty controlling the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace your rear suspension toe links free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

A door latch with a broken pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. Should the customer be able to latch the door, there is a potential that the door may unlatch while driving. Ford is aware of two allegations of injury (soreness) resulting from an unlatched door bouncing back when the customer attempted to close it, and one accident allegation when an unlatched door swung open and struck the adjacent vehicle while the driver was pulling into a parking space.

Safety Risk

A door latch with a broken pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. Should the customer be able to latch the door, there is a potential the door may unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace all four door latches free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

Vehicles exposed to a corrosive environment where road salt is used extensively during winter months, could experience a seized rear suspension toe link ball joint resulting in a fractured rear suspension toe link. While your vehicle was not originally built with rear toe link ball joints susceptible to this condition, our records indicate that susceptible components were subsequently installed on your vehicle during rear suspension service.

Safety Risk

A seized toe link ball joint can cause a toe link fracture. Rear toe link fracture while driving could result in unusual vehicle handling characteristics, or difficulty controlling the vehicle, and may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect both toe link connections to confirm that a susceptible ball joint was installed. If your vehicle has a susceptible ball joint installed then your dealer will replace both rear toe links with an updated design. These services must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

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Campaign:

17S11

Description

Rear toe link mud packing - 3 provinces

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