SeatsRecall 19V-651 · 2017 Ford Explorer
Ford Motor Company recall 19V-651 covers 311,907 2017 Ford Explorer for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V651000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
The risk
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.
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
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,402 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 13, 2016 to October 25, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.