The Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday it will pull 412,774 Explorer SUVs from American roadways after federal safety regulators identified a dangerous mechanical flaw that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected SUVs have defective rear suspension components called toe links that may break apart, potentially causing complete loss of steering capability while driving.
Federal safety officials have instructed Ford dealerships to replace the faulty suspension parts at no cost to vehicle owners as the solution for this dangerous defect.
In addition to the Explorer recall, Ford announced it will also pull another 40,655 vehicles from U.S. roads due to separate safety concerns involving faulty batteries and problematic brake pedal systems that federal regulators say significantly increase collision risks.
