2018-2020 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator Recall: Seat Belt May Lock You In!

 

Seat Belt May Lock and Fail to Retract or Extend

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V099000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 77,574

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 4, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated second half of 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

6 Affected Products 

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
FORD	EXPEDITION	2018-2020
LINCOLN	NAVIGATOR	2018-2020