Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer vehicles with second row seat belt buckles that may not secure properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free replacement seat assemblies.
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 is recalling 2020 Explorer vehicles with second row seat belt buckles that may not stay securely attached during crashes. This could increase injury risk if a crash occurs. Affected owners should contact Ford for a free replacement seat assembly.
Seat belt buckles that aren't properly secured can fail to hold a person in place during a crash. This increases the chance of the occupant being thrown around or ejected from the vehicle, causing serious injury.
Owners of 2020 Ford Explorers with second row seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk during crashes.
Check if your 2020 Ford Explorer has second row seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured. The recall started November 6, 2020, and applies to specific models.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement seat assembly.
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.
Your 2020 Ford Explorer is affected if it has second row seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured. The recall began November 6, 2020.
Ford will replace the second row center seat assembly for free. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange this.
Yes, if the seat belt buckles fail to secure properly during a crash, it could increase injury risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V549000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V549000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
