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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V330📅 Jul 8, 2004

2004 Ford Taurus & 2004 Ford Thunderbird + 1 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.

💥 The risk

The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V330000
Manufacturer recall #
04S18
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
24,277
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 20, 2004
Built
Nov 17, 2003 – Jan 15, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V330 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V330?

2004 Ford Taurus & 2004 Ford Thunderbird + 1 more. 24,277 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.