Ford Explorer and Capri recall: Explorer / Capri : Front Seat Back Inspection
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles a bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Check the bolts are present and correctly tightened.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles a bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
The fix
Check the bolts are present and correctly tightened.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer | 30 Jan 2025 | 27 May 2025 | 15 |
| Explorer | 4 Jun 2025 | 28 Aug 2025 | 15 |
| Explorer | 1 Sep 2025 | 5 Sep 2025 | 8 |
| Explorer | 25 Sep 2024 | 29 Jan 2023 | 6 |
| Capri | 23 Oct 2024 | 29 Jan 2025 | 5 |
| Capri | 12 Mar 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 4 |
| Capri | 25 Sep 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | 2 |
| Explorer | 16 Aug 2024 | 19 Sep 2024 | 10 |
| Capri | 13 Jun 2025 | 29 Aug 2025 | 7 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 7 November 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.