CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts can allow the front seat cushion to detach from its track. If that happens in a crash, the seat may not properly restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury.
An authorized dealer will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt and either apply threadlocker or replace the lift link and hardware, at no cost to you. Ford will send interim notification letters, expected to go out January 15, 2018, and a second notice when the remedy is available. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 17S40). Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2016 |