In July of 2017 the left rear toe link snapped off resulting in the vehicle jerking violently into the oncoming traffic lane and then swerving all over the road until I managed to bring it under control limping it to the nearest approach. I was on highway 13 and was fortunate that there was no oncoming traffic. Had I been on a busier highway the incident would have surely resulted in a collision with oncoming traffic. Had I not been paying full attention to my driving and not had both hands on the steering wheel the vehicle probably would have rolled. I experienced some neck and shoulder pain after the incident due to the forceful handling required to keep the vehicle from rolling.
Damages resulted in a $1010.22 invoice from the dealer. Toe link was replaced (obviously) plus the brake lining and rear rotors needed replacing which required a wheel alignment. Also required a new tire.
FORD has had a recall on some of their Explorers and F150s for this exact issue but they have refused to hear my concerns on my Taurus problem. I had the toe link on other side break in 2018 but will report this in a new complaint.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
In July of 2017 the left rear toe link snapped off resulting in the vehicle jerking violently into the oncoming traffic lane and then swerving all over the road until I managed to bring it under control limping it to the nearest approach. I was on highway 13 and was fortunate that there was no oncoming traffic. Had I been on a busier highway the incident would have surely resulted in a collision with oncoming traffic. Had I not been paying full attention to my driving and not had both hands on the steering wheel the vehicle probably would have rolled. I experienced some neck and shoulder pain after the incident due to the forceful handling required to keep the vehicle from rolling.
Damages resulted in a $1010.22 invoice from the dealer. Toe link was replaced (obviously) plus the brake lining and rear rotors needed replacing which required a wheel alignment. Also required a new tire.
FORD has had a recall on some of their Explorers and F150s for this exact issue but they have refused to hear my concerns on my Taurus problem. I had the toe link on other side break in 2018 but will report this in a new complaint.
- Cara M., Amisk, AB, Canada