2015 Ford Explorer Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V245000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S18
Manufactured Begin Date: January 17th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: May 31st, 2014

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.

Consequence Summary:
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on June 9, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V464000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15C07
Manufactured Begin Date: May 4th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: May 23rd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 4th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.