If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

Seat Belts — Front

Date Announced

DEC 05, 2016

Vehicles Affected

603,392

Ford Recall #

16S42

NHTSA Campaign #

16V875000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

Documents (10)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Media Statement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - December 1, 2016 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 16S42
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TBS - May 3, 2017 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S42
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-4