Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2020-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab may have seats with fixed head restraints that don't allow for proper installation of certain child seats, which could lead to a child seat not attaching correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If a child seat is not attached properly, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect the rear child seat anchors and adjust them as needed, and replace the fixed head restraints with removable ones at no cost to you. Just contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 with Ford's recall number 21C24.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints. The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages for correct alignment and adjust as necessary. Separately, dealers will replace the non-removable head restraints with removable head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C24.
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