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2018-2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recall: pretensioner

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 27, 2026. It covers about 419,967 vehicles.

vehicles affected
419,967
reported
May 27, 2026
related complaints
211

Seat belts: pretensioner

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.
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.
Remedy
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 the federal safety agency recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Recall number 26V344000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 211 complaints about seat belts problems.

2019 Ford Expedition2020 Ford Expedition2019 Lincoln Navigator

Questions about recall 26V344000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator pretensioner?

Yes. Recall 26V344000, reported on May 27, 2026, covers about 419,967 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V344000?

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 the federal safety agency recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

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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