Recall 19V633000: 2018–2020 Ford F-150 and 8 other models
- Report received
- Aug 28, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 639,137vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Possible consequence
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Ford Escape1,618 complaints
- 2019 Ford Expedition522 complaints
- 2020 Ford Expedition425 complaints
- 2018 Ford Explorer734 complaints
- 2019 Ford Explorer300 complaints
- 2020 Ford Explorer1,244 complaints
- 2018 Ford F-1502,325 complaints
- 2019 Ford F-1501,342 complaints
- 2020 Ford F-150741 complaints
- 2019 Ford F-2500 complaints
- 2020 Ford F-2500 complaints
- 2019 Ford F-3500 complaints
- 2020 Ford F-3500 complaints
- 2019 Ford F-45020 complaints
- 2020 Ford F-45024 complaints
- 2019 Ford F-55014 complaints
- 2020 Ford F-55017 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator110 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.