FORD EXPLORER 2017: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V651000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-11-08 2019-09-11 2019-09-12

Production Dates: 2016-02-13 - 2017-10-25

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19S29

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 311907

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.

Consequence

Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.