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SevereNHTSA·18V805000·Announced 2018-11-14

Ford Recalls 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator for Seat Track Defect

Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because missing seat brackets may allow the second-row center seat to move in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing seat reinforcement brackets) that could lead to significant injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the second-row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both J-Channel reinforcement brackets. This issue could allow the seat to move during a crash.

If the seat moves in a crash, it may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second-row center seat for missing brackets and replace the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018, with a second letter to be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
34,946

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EXPEDITION
  • NAVIGATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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