Last updated on 12/15/2025
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Your vehicle identification number, or VIN, is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. You can typically find it in these three locations:
1. The driver’s side doorframe.
2. The lower, driver’s side corner of your windshield - viewable from outside your vehicle.
3. Your vehicle’s point of purchase documents, insurance card and registration form.
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Issue Date
2017-08-28
Campaign
17C13/17V528
Description
Your vehicle may have a rear seat back frame with an inadequate weld. You may experience an inoperative or difficult to operate folding seat back, seat squeak, rattle noise, sudden or unexpected seat back movement on one side of the seat, or a seat back that is loose at the lower outboard corner.
Safety Risk
A seat back with an inadequate weld penetration may have reduced strength, potentially increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear 60% seat back pivot nut weld and replace the rear 60% seat back frame if necessary, free of charge (parts and labor).
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2017-08-28
Campaign
17C13/17V528
Description
Your vehicle may have a rear seat back frame with an inadequate weld. You may experience an inoperative or difficult to operate folding seat back, seat squeak, rattle noise, sudden or unexpected seat back movement on one side of the seat, or a seat back that is loose at the lower outboard corner.
Safety Risk
A seat back with an inadequate weld penetration may have reduced strength, potentially increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear 60% seat back pivot nut weld and replace the rear 60% seat back frame if necessary, free of charge (parts and labor).
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
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