Ford recalls 453,429 U.S. Explorers for rear suspension, battery, and brake issues, risking steering loss and crashes. Free repairs offered

Ford is recalling ⁠412,774 Explorer SUVs in the U.S., citing ​an issue with ‌rear suspension toe ​links, which may fracture, leading to a loss ​of steering control, the U.S. ⁠National ‌Highway Traffic ​Safety ​Administration said on Tuesday.

The ​regulator suggested that the dealers replace the toe links free of ‌charge as a remedy for the affected vehicles.

Separately, Ford will also recall an ⁠additional ‌40,655 vehicles in the U.S. over battery failures and ​defects with brake pedals, ​which ​increase the risk ‌of ​a crash.

 The Sun Malaysia