Ford Recalls Over 413,000 SUVs Over Possible Steering Control Issue
Ford recalls over 413,000 SUVs over possible steering control issue, mainly Explorers from 2017-2019 models hitting lots nationwide now. Rear suspension toe links might fracture under stress, yanking steering away sudden on highways or turns kinda scary if it happens. Dealers swap parts free, letters mailing soon, but owners sweat waiting maybe.
412,774 Vehicles Affected
412,774 Explorers US wide, built certain ways ball joints mix bad fracturing easy. Not all fail thank god but 1% risk enough panic Ford says. Check VIN online dealers know already parts stacking.
Free Dealer Fix Coming
Dealers replace toe links free charge inspect full suspension too no cost owners. Takes afternoon mostly drive loaner maybe wait times build busy. Ford owns it warranty style even old models.
No Warning Signs
No dash lights beep steering firm till sudden loose rear drifts car fishtails highway terror. Owners report pull odd earlier ignored mostly now recall wakes em up. Eyes open driving sharp.
Crash Risk Jumps
Fracture hits steering control gone crash odds spike traffic merge hell. Two global wrecks maybe tied no injuries luck holds. Families haul kids sweat this news hits.
Separate Recalls Too
Ford tags 40k more vehicles battery fails brake pedals stick crash risk too. Not Explorers different mess piling news bad week. Check all rides VIN safe side.
Owner Notification Soon
Letters drop March 9-13 mail owners rush dealers lines form already. Toll free line busy expect holds call local know stock. Stay parked if worried till fixed maybe.
Why Now After Years
Parts wore slow NHTSA probes owner complaints five steering woes triggered Ford dig deep. Cross axis ball joints quit 2019 fixed late now catch up nightmare. Rust salt belts speed fail north bad.
Drive Careful Meanwhile
Till fixed watch roads extra rear feel odd pull stop drive safe. Forums buzz owners share stories wait turns tense. Ford hustle fix proves issue real kinda.
