Bad news for Ford and its consumers in the United States. The company could face a massive recall in favor of road safety. A large number of SUV models of its vehicles manufactured between October 2018 and November 2024 appear to have a defect in their seats. The affected vehicles present an anomaly in the anchoring of the seats, which can cause them to move and shift while the car is in motion. For this reason, the brand invites all users to visit an official workshop to check the cars, free of charge due to this recall.
Ford
Ford is a multinational automobile manufacturer known worldwide. It is of American origin and its headquarters are located in Dearborn, in the United States. It was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan. It has managed to position itself to be known worldwide, standing out for the production of automobiles, commercial vehicles and even racing cars. Its creator, Henry Ford, is the father of modern production lines used for mass production. The introduction of the Ford T in the automobile market revolutionized transportation and industry in the country.
Massive recalls
When a company faces a mass recall situation, it involves many things. It is an impact from which the brand can recover, but sometimes it is a real challenge. The company faces economic consequences such as:
- Damage repair costs.
- Logistics costs.
- Loss of revenue.
- Fines and penalties due to local regulations.
On the other hand, it may also face legal problems, as customers may sue the company or it may have to face some kind of civil liability. The most difficult damage to repair in these situations is the damage to reputation. These cases cause the customer to totally lose confidence in the brand, which is one of the most fundamental and difficult pillars for a brand to achieve. In addition, the media impact it generates, which makes it even more difficult to attract new customers.
Ford recall
Ford has announced that it may initiate a massive recall of some of its SUV models. Specifically, it is more than 300,000 SUVs that have the same failure from the factory. It is a failure in the bezel. According to the brand’s mechanics, they could have been misplaced, causing them to stick in the lower position. A priori it does not seem a big failure or that has greater importance, but the reality is that it is highly dangerous. This failure causes the rear seats to move, shift and even fold unexpectedly while the car is in motion. This poses a great danger to passengers.
How can I know if my vehicle is affected?
Ford has provided the list of models that could be affected. It includes all those vehicles whose models are 2020-2025 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, manufactured between October 19, 2018 and November 4, 2024. The company has announced that starting this month, all affected customers will be contacted, as well as dealers. Thus, owners of Explorer and Aviator models will have to go to official dealerships to have their car inspected.After the corresponding inspection, the professionals will determine if the bevel in question is properly installed or not. If not, it will be replaced.
The cost of this inspection and of the repair (if necessary) will be borne by the company, as is logical. In a situation like this, it is the company who must bear all the costs. So now you know, if you own a Ford and you meet the characteristics provided by the brand, you should contact them to provide you with the address of the nearest official workshop.
