The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V651000·Announced 2019-09-11

Ford Recalls 2017 Explorers for Sharp Edges on Power Seat Frames

Ford is recalling 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles with power front seats because the seat frames may have sharp edges that could injure occupants.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (sharp edges) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The recall addresses a defect where the seat frames may have sharp edges.

Occupants may contact these sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and the center console, which increases their risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2019. 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
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
311,907

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)

  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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