US Investigates Ford Explorer Recalls for Power Loss Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Ford's prior recalls of 710,000 Explorer SUVs over power loss reports to determine if the fix is adequate. Ford's recalls were to address a rear axle horizontal mounting bolt that may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. NHTSA said it has received two complaints alleging a loss of power or transmission torque of the rear wheels in Explorer vehicles that had received the recall fix.