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NHTSA ID Number: 10176938
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48876
Summary
For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service parts recommended by Ford only. Ford has received reports of toe link failures after the installation of non-OEM cross-axial ball joints (aka bushings) in the rear wheel knuckle, and if service of the rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly is required, the recommended repair is to replace the affected 5B758/9 as an assembly only. Refer to WSM, Section 204-02, and the Ford Service Parts Catalog as needed.
12 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2013-2019 |
| FORD | EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT | 2015-2019 |
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2013 – 2019 TRUCK: UB U502N EXPLORER
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Manufacturer Communications
SSM 48876 – 2013-2019 Explorer – Rear Wheel Knuckle and Bushing Assembly Service Repairs
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10176938
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NHTSA ID Number: 10176117
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48821
Summary
For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service parts recommended by Ford only. Ford has received reports of toe link failures after the installation of non-OEM cross-axial ball joints in the rear wheel knuckle, and if service of the rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly is required, the recommended repair is to replace the affected 5B758/9 assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 204-02, and the Ford Service Parts Catalog as needed.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SSM 48821 – 2013-2019 Explorer – Rear Wheel Knuckle and Bushing Assembly Service Repairs
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10176117
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