Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioner is a safety system that tightens the seat belt to keep you snug in your seat. In some 2018-2022 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, this system could lock the belt, making it impossible to move the seat back or forth.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt gets stuck, it won't be able to do its job in a crash. This means you or your passengers might not be properly restrained, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealership will inspect and replace the faulty seat belt retractor, ensuring your safety features work as intended. This repair is free of charge, and you'll receive a separate letter once the remedy is available, likely in August 2026.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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 NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
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