2018 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford F-550 | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2019 Ford F-450 | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-450 | 2018 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Redundant F-250 | 2019 Ford Redundant F-350 | 2019 Ford F-550 | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Redundant F-250 | 2020 Ford Redundant F-350 — Seats: mid/rear assembly
Published August 29, 2019 · Recall initiated: August 28, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V633000, published August 29, 2019 and initiated August 28, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2018 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford F-550 | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2019 Ford F-450 | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-450 | 2018 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Redundant F-250 | 2019 Ford Redundant F-350 | 2019 Ford F-550 | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Redundant F-250 | 2020 Ford Redundant F-350 — Seats: mid/rear assembly.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-150
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2018 FORD F-150 | 2020 FORD ESCAPE | 2020 FORD F-550 | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | 2019 FORD F-150 | 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2019 FORD F-450 | 2020 FORD F-150 | 2020 FORD F-450 | 2018 FORD EXPLORER | 2019 FORD EXPLORER | 2019 FORD redundant F-250 | 2019 FORD redundant F-350 | 2019 FORD F-550 | 2019 FORD EXPEDITION | 2020 FORD EXPEDITION | 2020 FORD redundant F-250 | 2020 FORD redundant F-350
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford Escape | 2020 Ford F-550 | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2019 Ford F-450 | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-450 | 2018 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Ford Redundant F-250 | 2019 Ford Redundant F-350 | 2019 Ford F-550 | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Redundant F-250 | 2020 Ford Redundant F-350 — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V633000 on August 29, 2019. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-150.