Ford, Lincoln Recall Various Models for Possible Safety Issue
A Ford and Lincoln recall has been issued that affects approximately 116,796 vehicles in North America.
The recall involves certain 2014 Ford F-150, E-Series, 2014-2015 Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles in North America. The recall is being conducted to replace improperly tempered seat, seatback, seatbelt, and/or seatbelt buckle attaching bolts. The company says in affected vehicles, if a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the structural integrity of the seat or the seatbelt system’s performance may be compromised in a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
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The American automaker is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the issue and dealers will replace the affected bolts at no cost to the owner.
Of the 116,796 units affected by the recall, there are 94,605 in the U.S. and federalized territories, 20,681 in Canada, and 1,510 in Mexico.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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