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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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