The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V767000·Announced 2017-11-29

Ford Recalls 2016 Explorer and F-150 for Seat Bolt Defect

Ford is recalling 2016 Explorer and F-150 vehicles because loose seat bolts may cause cushions to detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat cushions may detach in a crash, creating a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles due to a defect in the power seat adjuster pivot bolts. The loose bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury. The recall affects 177,264 vehicles.

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. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. 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 EXPLORER, F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seating System
Hazard
Affected units
177,264

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 (2)

  • EXPLORER
  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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