Ford recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
What could happen
Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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 November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V651000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 8, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 311,907
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 13, 2016 to Oct 25, 2017
- Part
- Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- 19S29
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.