Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2018–2022
- Lincoln Navigator 2018–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V344000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 419,967
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts › Pretensioner
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S34
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: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2025
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.