Ford Recalls 2017 Edge Vehicles for Windshield Welding Defect
Ford is recalling 2017 Edge vehicles with Panoramic Vista Roofs due to an improperly welded windshield header that reduces lateral structural integrity.
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 (improperly welded windshield header) that reduces lateral structural integrity and increases injury risk in side-impact crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford Edge vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic Vista Roof. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield header may have been improperly welded, which reduces the vehicle's lateral structural integrity. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
If the vehicle has reduced lateral structural integrity, occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a side-impact crash. The recall began on May 18, 2017.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the windshield header free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C05. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD EDGE
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 84
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 (1)
- EDGE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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