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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

2018-2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Seat Belt Defect

Agency Publication Date: May 23, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 112,951 vehicles, including certain 2018-2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models. A defect in the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may cause the seat belts to lock unexpectedly, preventing them from extending or retracting. Authorized dealers will replace the affected seat belt retractors free of charge.

Risk

If a seat belt fails to retract or extend properly, it cannot restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2018-2020 Ford Expedition and 2018-2020 Lincoln Navigator vehicles where the driver or front passenger seat belt may inadvertently lock and fail to move.
  2. Even if your vehicle was previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced, you must have this new remedy completed.
  3. Contact any authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule a free replacement of the seat belt retractors.
  4. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 25S31 if you have additional questions.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Some vehicles previously inspected under recall 24V-099 that did not have parts replaced must have this new remedy completed.

How to: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: Expedition

Includes vehicles previously inspected under recall 24V-099 that did not have parts replaced.

Product: Navigator

Includes vehicles previously inspected under recall 24V-099 that did not have parts replaced.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V197000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford Dealers; Lincoln Dealers
Units Affected: 112,951 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: October 22, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25S31
Agency Last Updated: April 16, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response