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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V161📅 Apr 20, 2010

2010 Ford Explorer & 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac + 3 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, and mercury Milan and Mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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
10V161000
Manufacturer recall #
10C11
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
33,256
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 3, 2010
Built
Dec 11, 2009 – Feb 3, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 10V161 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 10V161?

2010 Ford Explorer & 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac + 3 more. 33,256 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 1-866-436-7332.