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NHTSA Recall 17V472000: Seats and seat belts

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94,605 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford E-350.

94,605
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2017
owners notified (October 25)
NHTSA campaign17V472000
Manufacturer campaign17S17
ComponentsSEATS; SEAT BELTS
Report receivedJuly 25, 2017
Owner notificationOctober 25, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V472000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E-3502014
Ford Escape2014, 2015
Ford F-1502014
Lincoln Mkc2015

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.