Ford recalls 238,000 Explorers in US to replace axle bolts that can fail

Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the US (AP)

Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorer vehicles in the US because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while parked.

The recall comes after US safety regulators opened an investigation into the problem after getting two complaints that repairs did not work in two previous recalls this year and in 2022.