Front seat belts may not restrain occupants
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 ford fusion vehicles manufactured november 2, 2012, to july 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 14, 2012, to july 31, 2014. in the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Safety Consequence
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. the recall began may 16, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s42.
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FAQ: Recall 16V875000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V875000?
NHTSA recall 16V875000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 5, 2016. It addresses: Front seat belts may not restrain occupants. The recall affects approximately 603,392 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V875000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16S42. 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.