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Ford 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V-767 · Reported November 29, 2017 · 177,264 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer and F-150
VEHICLES AFFECTED
177,264
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-767.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Ford Explorer
2016Ford F-150

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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