Large Recall NHTSA · 06V111000 Reported April 7, 2006

Fmvss 201/upper interior head impact

Q: What is recall 06V111000?

NHTSA recall 06V111000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 7, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 201/upper interior head impact. The recall affects approximately 134,365 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seats component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · Seats · 134,365 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V111000

Manufacturer Campaign

06C12

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

134,365

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 7, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 06V111000 or campaign 06C12.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06V111000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V111000?

NHTSA recall 06V111000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 7, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 201/upper interior head impact. The recall affects approximately 134,365 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V111000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06C12. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.