SeatsRecall 17V-767 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-767 covers 177,264 Ford vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V767000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,052 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 22, 2016 to April 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.