Recall 25V197000: 2018–2020 Ford Expedition, 2018–2020 Lincoln Navigator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 23, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 112,951
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Ford Expedition
- 2019 Ford Expedition
- 2020 Ford Expedition
- 2018 Lincoln Navigator
- 2019 Lincoln Navigator
- 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V197000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S31
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2025
- Components
- Seat belts:pretensioner (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology