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2016 Ford Explorer and Ford F-150 recall: seats

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 29, 2017. It covers about 177,264 vehicles.

vehicles affected
177,264
reported
Nov 29, 2017
owners notified
Mar 16, 2018
related complaints
53

Seats

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.

Recall number 17V767000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about seats problems.

2016 Ford Explorer2016 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 17V767000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer and Ford F-150 seats?

Yes. Recall 17V767000, reported on November 29, 2017, covers about 177,264 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V767000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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