The Ford Motor Company recalled 774,696 of its Explorer SUVs Friday because of their rear suspensions.
A seized cross-axis ball joint could fracture the rear suspension toe link, significantly diminishing steering control and increasing the likelihood of a crash, the carmaker said.
Drivers of the recalled vehicles could have trouble steering or may feel the wheels are misaligned. In addition, some of the Explorers may let out a “clunking” noise.
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“In the U.S., the affected vehicles are located in high-corrosion states as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,” Ford said in a statement, “or in regions with a combination of cold winter weather with relative high humidity and substantial road salt use.”
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Ford Motor primarily sold the vehicles - manufactured between 2013 and 2017 - in North America, where so far, six people have been injured because of the defect.
Ford said it would contact owners of affected Explorers regarding the recall next month. Dealers will replace the ball joints and toe links.
The automaker announced two other recalls Friday: a rear axle issue with Ford F-350 trucks and a battery wiring concern for Lincoln Aviator SUVs.
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