Ford improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.
Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-472.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Ford E-350 |
| 2014–2015 | Ford Escape |
| 2014 | Ford F-150 |
| 2015 | Lincoln MKC |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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