Ford 2019 EcoSport Seats Recall: Loose Seat Back Risk in Crashes
Ford is recalling 2019 EcoSport vehicles with improperly welded front seat frames that may not stay secure in crashes. Owners must have seat assemblies replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2019 EcoSport vehicles with front seats that may not stay secure during crashes due to improper welding. This could increase injury risk if the seat back becomes loose in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223714-ford-2019-ecosport-seats-recall-loose-seat-back-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223714-ford-2019-ecosport-seats-recall-loose-seat-back-risk-in · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V023000
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“Ford 2019 EcoSport Seats Recall: Loose Seat Back Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223714-ford-2019-ecosport-seats-recall-loose-seat-back-risk-in. Based on NHTSA recall #19V023000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V023000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, causing the seat back to become loose. This could lead to the seat not staying secure during a crash, increasing injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk if the seat back becomes loose during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Ford EcoSport has front seats that were installed before May 8, 2019. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for seating.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a seat replacement.
Get Seat Replacement
Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V023000 (February 1, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.