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Ford · Canada · Mod

Ford Explorer, F-150 +5 more: Seats and Restraints

Affects Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, Expedition · 2018–2020 — about 71K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Safety Risk: A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational