2018-2022 Ford Expedition, 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
Report received by NHTSA: May 27, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
419,967 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
592 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 27, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Bronco, 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, 2025-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
- May 27, 2026 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2022-2026 Ford Maverick recall: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
- May 26, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco, 2026 Ford Ranger recall: Incorrect Tire and Weight Capacity Information/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
- May 12, 2026 2026 Ford Escape, 2026 Lincoln Corsair recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114 (agency record)
- May 12, 2026 2021-2022 Ford Bronco recall: Hard Top May Crack and Detach (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Expedition 2018-2022
- Lincoln Navigator 2018-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V344000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 419,967 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S34 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record