2018-2024 Ford Expedition recall: Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges
Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
- The risk
Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
548,463 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2024 Ford Expedition.
- 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
593 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 27, 2026 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
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 2018-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 548,463 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S38 |
| “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