FORD 2016: SEATS

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 properl…

Recall #: 17V767000

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Ford recalled Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose p….

FORD 2016: SEATS was recalled by Ford in November 29, 2017. Reason: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster p…. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track u…. Verify recall #17V767000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford issued this NHTSA recall-Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster p….

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agency class: November 29, 2017
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #17V767000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17V767000
Date reported	November 29, 2017
Date initiated	November 29, 2017
Recalling firm	Ford
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying th…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 29, 2017. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17V767000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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