NHTSASEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company - Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
Published: May 27, 2026Recall ID: 26V344000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend |
| Nhtsa id | 26V344000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V344000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S34 |
| Potentially affected | 419967 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |