Seat beltsRecall 17V-472 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-472 covers 94,605 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V472000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
The risk
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.
The fix
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. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,727 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 9, 2014 to June 24, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.