Ford: Seat Belt May Fail To Retract Or Extend (seat Belts)

Recall Summary Ford is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may lock, preventing the seat belts from retracting or extending properly. Stuck seat belts cannot restrain occupants as intended during a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected seat belt retractors at no cost, with repairs expected to be available in August 2026.

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Product

Component: SEAT BELTS. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Reason

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-05-27

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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