Ford E-350, Escape, F-150; Lincoln MKC (2014-2015): Seats
Recall 17V472000 · Jul 25, 2017 · Ford Motor Company
94,605
vehicles affected
94,605
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V472000
- Date
- Jul 25, 2017
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 94,605
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats; Seat belts
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
What can happen
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V472000?
4 models: Ford E-350 (2014), Ford Escape (2014-2015), Ford F-150 (2014) and 1 more, about 94,605 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V472000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at.
What can happen?
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.