The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner

Date Announced

JUN 28, 2016

Vehicles Affected

5,280

Ford Recall #

16C11

NHTSA Campaign #

16V475000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.

Documents (12)

• Defect 573 Report
• Press Release
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - June 28, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Compliance Recall 16C11
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4