FORD 2016 FORD FUSION Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 FORD FUSION
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016 FORD FUSION vehicles due to seat belts:front:anchorage issues. An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026