2018–2022 Ford Expedition, 2018–2022 Lincoln Navigator Recall: Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may…
NHTSA campaign 26V344000 · Seat Belts · filed May 27, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V344000 (manufacturer number 26S34). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.