CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 Explorers with power front seats may have seat frames with sharp edges. Occupants reaching between the power front seat and the center console could contact these edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames at no cost to you. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and if you have questions you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2017 |
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