Ford Motor is recalling about 774,696 Ford Explorers because of potential fractures in the rear suspension.

       A seized cross-axis ball joint may cause a fractured rear suspension toe link.

       Affected vehicles may experience unusual handling or a misaligned rear wheel. Fracture of a rear toe link significantly diminishes steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

       The recall includes Explorer vehicles from 2013 through 2017, meaning about 676,200 vehicles in North America.

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       Ford said Friday that it was aware of six reports of injuries reportedly related to the issue in North America.