The recall, expected to begin in mid-November, covers more than 218,000 cars in states that use road salt for snow removal efforts.
The action affects about 423,500 2009-2012-MY RAV4 and 2012-2014-MY RAV4 EV compact SUVs.
The recall, which involves 193,484 vehicles in the 2007-2014 model years, is tied to front-suspension ball joint corrosion.
Nearly 520,000 Ford vehicles in North America are at risk for road salt-related corrosion that may cause steering gear motor attachment bolts to fracture.
In vehicles from the 2007 and earlier model years, repeated seasonal exposure to road salt can lead to brake line failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Repeated seasonal exposure to road salt can make older vehicles -- model year 2007 and earlier -- more susceptible to brake pipe corrosion. Drivers with vehicles this old are advised to regularly wash the undercarriage throughout the winter, and to thoroughly clean the vehicle at the end of winter. Here's a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration video reminding drivers how to guard against such brake pipe corrosion. For more tips, click here.
The action affects 198,900 Impreza, WRX, STI and Forester vehicles previously recalled in states that use road salts for snow removal efforts.
Ford is recalling 204,448 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs in North American states that use road salt for snow and ice removal. Potential fuel leaks can arise from corrosion.
The recall covers 1,810 2010-2014 model-year electric cars.
The vehicles are at risk for brake line damage in states that use road salt for snow removal efforts.
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