Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V330000 Reported July 8, 2004

Ford/power adjustable seat

Ford Motor Company · Seats · 24,277 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V330000
Manufacturer Campaign
04S18
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
24,277
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 8, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.

Safety Consequence

The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. the recall began on july 20, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 04V330000 or campaign 04S18.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V330000

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

What is recall 04V330000?

NHTSA recall 04V330000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 8, 2004. It addresses: Ford/power adjustable seat. The recall affects approximately 24,277 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 04V330000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04S18. 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.