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NHTSA Recall 11V246000: Power adjust (seats)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 192 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford E-150.

192
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2011
owners notified (May 4)
NHTSA campaign11V246000
Manufacturer campaign11C16
ComponentSEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › POWER ADJUST
Report receivedApril 20, 2011
Owner notificationMay 4, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 e-150, e-250, e-350 and e-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." it may be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear may fracture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 11c16.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V246000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E-1502011
Ford E-2502011
Ford E-3502011
Ford E-4502011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.