Ford recalls 2018–2024 Expedition vehicles over peeling chrome on center console that can leave sharp edges
The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, leaving sharp edges that vehicle occupants may touch, which increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge; the remedy is anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to recall number 26S38.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Expedition 2018–2024
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 548,463 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V368000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S38
- Model years: 2018–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
- Consequence
- Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
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