Ford is recalling 177,264 trucks and SUVs in the United States for loose seats. The automaker said the 2016 F-150 and Explorer have front power-seat sliding tracks that may have loose bolts, which could cause the seat to move excessively in a crash.
Full details, including when Ford discovered the defect and how it attempted repairs, were not available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dealers will check the torque applied to the “upper pivot link bolt,” take it out, clean it, coat it with adhesive, and bolt it back. That’s if the bolt was tightened to factory spec. If not, Ford will replace the link assembly with new fasteners and bushings.
Another 462 examples of the 2018 Expedition have second-row seats with potentially loose bolts that may cause the seatbacks to move in a crash.
They may also have bad latches that can allow passengers to tilt too far forward. Dealers will install new seat frames and bolts or only one part “if required.” Ford says it knows of no injuries or accidents related to these bolt-tightening flaws.
Full details, including when Ford discovered the defect and how it attempted repairs, were not available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dealers will check the torque applied to the “upper pivot link bolt,” take it out, clean it, coat it with adhesive, and bolt it back. That’s if the bolt was tightened to factory spec. If not, Ford will replace the link assembly with new fasteners and bushings.
Another 462 examples of the 2018 Expedition have second-row seats with potentially loose bolts that may cause the seatbacks to move in a crash.
They may also have bad latches that can allow passengers to tilt too far forward. Dealers will install new seat frames and bolts or only one part “if required.” Ford says it knows of no injuries or accidents related to these bolt-tightening flaws.
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