Recall campaign00V402000
Recall 00V402000: 1995–1997 Ford Explorer and 1 other model
Suspension
- Report received
- Nov 28, 2000
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 810,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1995–1997
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
Possible consequence
Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1995 Ford Explorer843 complaints
- 1996 Ford Explorer1,450 complaints
- 1997 Ford Explorer1,731 complaints
- 1997 Mercury Mountaineer328 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.