Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V247000 Reported April 14, 2022

Head restraint cushion may detach

Q: What is recall 22V247000?

NHTSA recall 22V247000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 14, 2022. It addresses: Head restraint cushion may detach. The recall affects approximately 933 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 · 933 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V247000

Manufacturer Campaign

22S23

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

933

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 14, 2022

Completion Rate

89.50

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 lincoln aviator vehicles. the front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.

Safety Consequence

A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed may 11, 2022. owner notification letters were mailed july 29, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22s23.

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 22V247000 or campaign 22S23.
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 22V247000

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

What is recall 22V247000?

NHTSA recall 22V247000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 14, 2022. It addresses: Head restraint cushion may detach. The recall affects approximately 933 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 22V247000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22S23. 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.