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Reported years

Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly recall: Ford Explorer years in the records

Official record for model year 2020. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.

Years we reviewed

What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat. Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.”
NHTSArecallOct 2020Open source record