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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·May 27, 2026

Ford recalls 2018–2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator over seat belts that may lock

The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the belt so it cannot retract or extend, which could fail to restrain an occupant and raise the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge, and owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and cite recall number 26S34. Vehicles already repaired under the earlier recalls 24V099 and 25V197 will need the new repair.

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Recall details

Product
Ford Expedition, Navigator 2018–2022
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Units
419,967 vehicles
Reported to NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V344000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26S34
  • Model years: 2018–2022

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect
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.
Consequence
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective action
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 inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

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