Vehicle recall 10V161000 · April 20, 2010
Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 3 more models
These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and Mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between December 15, 2009 through February 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 30, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 20, 2010
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10C11
- Owner notification
- May 3, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33,256
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2010): 2010
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2010): 2010
- Ford Fusion (2010): 2010
- Mercury Milan (2010): 2010
- Mercury Mountaineer (2010): 2010
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