Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V246000 Reported April 20, 2011

Driver power seat track assembly

Ford Motor Company · Seats · 192 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V246000
Manufacturer Campaign
11C16
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
192
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 20, 2011

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 e-150, e-250, e-350 and e-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." it may be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear may fracture.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. the safety recall began on may 4, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 11V246000 or campaign 11C16.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V246000

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

What is recall 11V246000?

NHTSA recall 11V246000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 20, 2011. It addresses: Driver power seat track assembly. The recall affects approximately 192 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 11V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11C16. 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.