2017 Ford Explorer recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
💥 The risk
Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 19V651000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 19S29
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 311,907
- Component
- SEATS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 8, 2019
- Built
- Feb 13, 2016 – Oct 25, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.