Ford recalls nearly 775,000 Explorers for steering issue linked to 6 injury claims

Ford Motor Co. stated it is recalling nearly 775,000 Explorer large crossovers for an concern with the cross-axis ball joint that may cause a fractured rear suspension toe link, which could affect steering control and maximize the possibility of a crash.

The recalled Ford Explorers are from the 2013-17 model yrs and affect approximately 676,152 vehicles in North The us, 59,935 in China, thirteen,162 in Europe, one hundred ninety in South The us and twenty five,257 in other international marketplaces.

Ford stated Friday it is mindful of 6 allegations of damage linked to this defect in North The us.

“Influenced vehicles may experience a clunk sound, unusual managing or a misaligned rear wheel,” Ford stated in a statement. “Fracture of a rear toe link drastically diminishes steering control, raising the possibility of a crash.”

To take care of the concern, sellers will inspect and replace the cross-axis ball joint as needed and replace the toe backlinks with an updated design aspect.

A Ford spokesman did not disclose the parts supplier of the cross-axis ball joints and stated the automaker does not talk about information of supplier interactions.

Motor vehicle owners will be notified commencing Aug. sixteen.