United StatesCertain 2018–2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles are affected; the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently lock the belt so it will not retract or extend. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary free of charge; interim letters were mailed June 8, 2026, the remedy is anticipated in August 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S34; NHTSA 26V344000).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V344000; Manufacturer campaign 26S34
The 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.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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