Ford recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2016
- Ford F-150 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V767000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 16, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 177,264
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 22, 2016 to Apr 19, 2016
- Part
- Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- 17S40
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jul 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.