Ford Explorer Recall R/2000/153: Front Stabiliser Bar Links, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Jan 2001
- Launched
- 508
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C710
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Explorer vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 October 1996. One or both front stabiliser bar links may break. The dealer will replace both front stabiliser bar links with new 10: millimetre service stabiliser bar links. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or both front stabiliser bar links may break. Under certain conditions vehicle handling may be affected if one or both of the front stabiliser bar links are broken.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT STABILISER BAR LINKS. Defect: One or both front stabiliser bar links may break. Under certain conditions vehicle handling may be affected if one or both of the front stabiliser bar links are broken. Remedy: Both front stabiliser bar links will be replaced with new 10 - millimetre service stabiliser bar links.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front stabiliser bar links.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both front stabiliser bar links with new 10: millimetre service stabiliser bar links.
Are You Affected?
Explorer built between 1 January 1995 and 31 October 1996 may be included. Ford estimates 508 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 0C710 or the DVSA reference R/2000/153. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| ExplorerPanoramic roof partial detachment | Low | R/2026/334 | |
| Capri, ExplorerTorque inspection on various joints | Book soon | R/2026/082 | |
| Capri, ExplorerFront seat back inspection | Low | R/2025/474 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Capri, ExplorerGround connection inspection | Urgent | R/2025/317 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2000/070 on 17 Jul 2000, for brake pipe may chafe on floorpan. The one launched after it was R/2001/001 on 9 Mar 2001, for that the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/153, launched 22 January 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.