CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. The affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating systems", and (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- Seats with missing inboard attachments may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that they have the second row seat attachment studs, installing them if not, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C10.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second-row seats. Because of this, the seats may not meet federal seating and seat belt anchorage safety requirements.
If a second-row seat is not properly anchored, it may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle to confirm the second-row seat attachment studs are present. Any missing studs will be installed free of charge.
Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to Ford recall number 17C10. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and schedule your free repair at an authorized Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer Police Intercept | 2017 |
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