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NHTSA Recall 17V767000: Seats

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 177,264 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Explorer.

177,264
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2018
owners notified (March 16)
NHTSA campaign17V767000
Manufacturer campaign17S40
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedNovember 29, 2017
Owner notificationMarch 16, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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 17V767000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Explorer2016
Ford F-1502016

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.