Mechanic Notes

2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty Owners/Service/Other Manual recall 23V420000

Safety recall

Component: Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual · Campaign 23V420000 · Reported 09/06/2023

Symptoms / what can happen

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Cause

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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