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2016 FORD EXPLORER Recalled by Ford Motor Company — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Date: June 28, 2016
Company: Ford Motor Company
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2016 FORD EXPLORER. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report