Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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2015 Ford Explorer Recall
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SCHEDULE NOWFrequently asked questionsAxle Shaft
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NHTSA campaign 20V692000 · 15,587 vehicles affected
Consequence
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will receive an interim notification about the recall beginning November 30, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Rear Suspension
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 20V675000 · 318,381 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe l
Consequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
NHTSA campaign 19V435000 · 1,194,173 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
NHTSA campaign 17E048000 · 630 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign 16V245000 · 75,364 vehicles affected
Defect
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
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
Parking Brake
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 15V464000 · 7,165 vehicles affected
Defect
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
Consequence
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 Action
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.
Axle Shaft1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 20V692000 · 15,587 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will receive an interim notification about the recall beginning November 30, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Rear Suspension4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 20V675000 · 318,381 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe l
Consequence
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
NHTSA campaign 19V435000 · 1,194,173 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
NHTSA campaign 17E048000 · 630 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign 16V245000 · 75,364 vehicles affected
Defect
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
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
Parking Brake1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 15V464000 · 7,165 vehicles affected
Defect
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
Consequence
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 Action
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 common questions answered
What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2015 Ford Explorer?
- NHTSA identifies six recalls for the 2015 Ford Explorer involving the axle shaft, rear suspension, and parking brake.
- The axle shaft campaign concerns a support bracket that may fail and affect park function or motive power.
- Rear suspension campaigns address toe-link fracture, steering or handling changes, and an incorrectly applied wheel hub bearing assembly.
- The parking brake campaign concerns a brake that may not fully engage and could allow the vehicle to roll.
How do I check if my 2015 Ford Explorer has an open recall?
- You can check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
- Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg can compare your VIN with the manufacturer's open recall records.
- Bring your Explorer in even if you are unsure whether a prior recall repair was completed.
How much does a 2015 Ford Explorer recall repair cost?
- A 2015 Ford Explorer recall repair is free at an authorized dealer when the vehicle is covered by the campaign.
- Ford specifies the remedy, and eligible repairs are performed at no charge to the owner.
Can an independent shop fix a 2015 Ford Explorer recall?
- No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
- Our Ford technicians use manufacturer procedures, diagnostic tools, and OEM parts for covered recall work.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2015 Ford Explorer?
- Buyers and dealers check recall status, so resolving an open recall can support a clearer trade-in evaluation; visit our trade-in page.
- Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg can help you understand the recall status before you discuss your vehicle's trade.
Recall Service & Dealership Highlights
Safety Comes First
NHTSA recall information identifies risks involving the 2015 Ford Explorer's axle shaft, rear suspension, and parking brake. An axle shaft support bracket may fail, affecting park function or motive power. Rear toe links may fracture, causing sudden handling changes or loss of steering control, while an incorrectly applied wheel hub bearing assembly could contribute to wheel-end separation. A parking brake that does not fully engage may allow the vehicle to roll on a slope. These conditions can increase crash risk. Do not wait if you received a notice or have concerns; a free VIN check can clarify whether your Explorer needs a manufacturer remedy.
Authorized Ford Expertise
Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg provides authorized Ford recall service in Brownsburg, Indiana, for drivers from Avon, Plainfield, Indianapolis, and nearby communities. Our factory-trained technicians follow Ford's repair instructions with manufacturer diagnostic tools and OEM parts. Covered recall remedies—including inspections, component replacements, and testing—are performed at no charge to the owner. Because the manufacturer defines the repair, an authorized Ford dealership is the right place to address an open campaign. If your Explorer needs other attention, our team can explain the work clearly and point you toward current service specials.
Simple Next Steps
Start by locating your Explorer's VIN and asking our service team to check it against open manufacturer recall records. Then bring the vehicle to Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg so a technician can perform the specified remedy when applicable. You can schedule service even if you are unsure whether a recall repair was completed; the VIN check is free. If a campaign applies, our team will explain the next step and arrange the covered repair. Call (463) 842-1277 with questions, and schedule an appointment promptly rather than continuing to drive with an unresolved safety concern.