The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V472000·Announced 2017-07-25

Ford Recalls 2014-2015 Vehicles Due to Improper Seat Bolts

Ford is recalling 94,605 vehicles because improperly manufactured bolts may fracture, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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/seatbelt bolts) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The recall involves 94,605 vehicles where improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors.

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. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, F-150, E-350, MKC
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seat and Seatbelt Components
Hazard
Affected units
94,605

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)

  • ESCAPE
  • F-150
  • E-350
  • MKC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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