Ford Recalls 2011 E-Series Trucks for Driver Seat Track Defect
Ford is recalling 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 trucks because the driver's power seat track worm gear may fracture under high loads, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat track fracture) that increases the risk and severity of injuries to the driver in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2011 model year E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 trucks. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." The defect involves the driver's power seat track worm gear, which may fracture under unusually high loads, such as during a crash.
If the worm gear fractures, the seat could shift unrestrained forward or backward. This movement increases the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver in the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading.
The safety recall began on May 4, 2011. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly and replace it free of charge if necessary. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD E-350, E-250, E-150, E-450
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Light Truck
- Affected units
- 192
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- E-350
- E-250
- E-150
- E-450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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