Ford recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V217000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 16, 2020
- Owners notified
- May 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,355
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 27, 2019 to Dec 7, 2019
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- 20S17
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts May 27, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.