2017 Ford Explorer recall: seats
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 11, 2019. It covers about 311,907 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 311,907
- reported
- Sep 11, 2019
- owners notified
- Nov 8, 2019
- related complaints
- 16
Seats
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
- Risk
- Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
Recall number 19V651000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 19V651000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford Explorer seats?
Yes. Recall 19V651000, reported on September 11, 2019, covers about 311,907 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V651000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
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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