Steven Cohen  |  February 21, 2020

Category: Auto News

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FordFord Motor Company has announced that it is recalling more than 240,000 SUVs and cars due to a rear suspension part that can fracture while driving.

According to Consumer Reports, the affected models include the 2013 to 2018 model year Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT SUVs that were built from Sept. 12, 2011 to June 1, 2017. Also included in the recall are 2013-2018 model-year Ford Taurus SHO sedans that are equipped with the performance package and Taurus Police Interceptors that were built between Aug. 25, 2011 through June 1, 2017.

Ford has recalled 211,207 vehicles in the United States and U.S. territories as well as 15,281 cars in Canada and 1,396 in Mexico.

Ford has stated that recalled vehicles which travel on rough roads are more likely to encounter the issue. The car company has also said that if this rear suspension part – referred to as a rear toe link – breaks while the car is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

In order to fix the defect, Ford dealerships will remove the left and right rear suspension toe links and replace them with new forged toe links, which will not cost the owner anything. 

USA Today states that owners will start to be notified formally about the recall starting on March 2.

Ford owners with any questions can contact the company’s customer service line at 800-392-3673 and reference recall number 20S04. In addition, Ford customers can check to see if their car has been recalled by entering their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Ford website.

Fortunately, Ford notes that there have not been any reports of injuries or accidents connected with this problem.

However, Newsweek notes that a complaint was made to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in December 2019 from a consumer who stated that when he was driving his 2015 Ford Flex, he heard a grinding noise and then his rear tire bent at an outward angle.

He states that he took his car to a repair shop and was told that the rear left toe link was bad and that there was probably a defective part that Ford is using.

Newsweek also mentions that Ford is also recalling numerous vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags.

The vehicles that are affected by the Takata airbag recall include The Ford Mustang (2004-2014), Ford Ranger (2004-2011), Ford GT (2005-2006), Ford Fusion (2006-2012), Ford Edge (2007-2010) and Mercury Milan (2006-2011).

The NHSTA website says that “Tens of millions of vehicles with Takata airbags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these air bags to explode when deployed. Such explosions have caused injuries and deaths.”

In addition, Mlive.com states that Honda has also recalled more than 240,000 Odyssey minivans because a wiring problem can cause a fire. The vehicles impacted by this particular recall are the EX-L, Touring and Elite from the 2018 through 2020 model years.

Have you experienced a suspension problem with your Ford vehicle? Leave a message in the comments section below.

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20 thoughts onFord Recalls 240K Vehicles Due To Suspension Defect

  1. Jennifer Frey says:

    ADD ME FORD EDGE HERE

    1. Darlene Smith says:

      I’m having a lots of problem with my Ford edge I only had it 6 months

  2. Shauna says:

    Add Me

    1. Cathleen Delaney says:

      1996 ford ranger xlt 3.0 by front wheel drive automatic transmission I’ve had nothing but problems with my ford ranger especially the front end the front passenger side matter fact I’ve owned this truck about a year now and had done the front brakes hub rotors the barrons the brake booster master cylinder all that jazz 3 freaking times its retarded people come on ford get it together wth

  3. RENEE says:

    PLEASE ADD ME

  4. Michelle Smith says:

    Add me! Was just told my rear toe straps were bad on both sides. Could not even align my brand new tires bc of it!

  5. Terri Meyers says:

    I have a 2011 Ford edge sel and the rear left suspension is messed up and I had a mechanic look at it he said that the bolts need to be replaced it is bent.

  6. Yvonne Mo says:

    Yes I have experience issues with this recall and I schedule an appointment to get it fix the dumb girl schedule my appointment then When I arrived they tell me they don’t have the part and that they will send me a post card when they do. In the mean time the issue is so loud in my car I have to turn the car radio up to 20 just to hear it because the suspension is making a noise. I don’t want to drive my grand baby in the car because I feel like the bottom of my car is going to fall and I get in a crash. The sad part about it I bought this car brand new and it has issues before I even paid it o I have 5 more months.

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