Recall 16V250 affects 39 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles for an improperly welded driver seat riser. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 39 2016 Fusion vehicles under recall 16V250 because the front driver seat track assembly's rear riser was improperly welded to the seat track rail. The faulty weld can keep the driver from being adequately restrained in a crash, increasing injury risk; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver seat track in the 2016 Ford Fusion is the metal rail assembly that holds the driver's seat to the vehicle floor and lets the seat lock into position. The rear riser is part of that structure. It helps keep the seat and belt anchorage geometry in place when the driver is sitting normally and when the restraint system is loaded in a crash.
On affected Fusions, the inboard rear riser was not properly welded to the seat track rail during seat assembly. The problem traces to a weld set-up issue at the seat supplier. If that weld does not hold as designed during a crash, the driver seat structure and restraint path do not perform as intended, so the driver is not adequately restrained.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat track problem is hidden in the welded structure, so an owner should not expect a noise, warning light, or seat adjustment problem before the defect matters.
Who's affected?
The scope ties the seat assembly and front seat belt anchorage together, so either component label points to the same VIN check.
| 2016 Ford Fusion | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Fusion | seat belt |
| Units affected | 39 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Ford Fusion sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly welded driver seat riser can fail to hold the driver properly during a crash, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before a crash exposes the defect, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Ford Fusion is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free front driver seat track rail replacement that addresses the improperly welded driver seat riser.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V250 and Ford recall 16C05 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the seat track rail repair is complete before you pick up the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the front driver seat track rail covered by the recall. The recall repair is available now, and replacement parts and labor are free. Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships before sale, so the service desk can confirm whether your Fusion is in the campaign. Ford is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the original warranty program provides a free repair for this concern. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 26, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 19, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V250?
Recall 16V250 covers 39 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles with an improperly welded rear riser on the front driver seat track assembly. In a crash, the driver seat track rail can fail to restrain the driver as designed, increasing injury risk. Ford dealers replace the rail for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford Fusion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Fusion is included in recall 16V250. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the front driver seat track rail replacement. Reference recall 16V250 or Ford recall 16C05 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford dealers replace the front driver seat track rail free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is inadequate driver restraint during a crash. The rear riser on the front driver seat track assembly was improperly welded, so the seat track rail can fail to hold the driver as designed. Ford's free repair replaces the affected rail.
What if I bought this Ford Fusion used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016 Ford Fusion is included, then contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 16V250 or Ford recall 16C05.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V250000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V250 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V250000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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