Ford recalls vehicles with possible suspension issue

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 217,000 model year 2013-18 Ford Flex, Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan, Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKT vehicles.

Vehicles exposed to frequent full rear-suspension articulation (jounce and rebound) may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link.

A rear toe link fracture while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.

The automaker says it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries to date.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left- and right-hand rear suspension toe links with new forged toe links.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.