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2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY (EXPLORER)Transport Canada Recall #2020524
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ball joints for the rear suspension toe links. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.
32,095 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 20S62Updated June 10, 2026