2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recall: mid/rear assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 14, 2018. It covers about 34,946 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 34,946
reported: Nov 14, 2018
owners notified: Feb 15, 2019
related complaints: 3

Seats: mid/rear assembly

What is wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37

Recall number 18V805000

Affected vehicles

Ford Expedition 2018 2018
Lincoln Navigator 2018 2018

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seats problems.

2018 Ford Expedition 2018 Lincoln Navigator

Questions about recall 18V805000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator mid/rear assembly?

Yes. Recall 18V805000, reported on November 14, 2018, covers about 34,946 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V805000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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