The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V217000·Announced 2020-04-16

Ford Recalls 2020 Expedition Vehicles Due to Seatbelt Sensor Defect

Ford is recalling 2020 Expedition vehicles because a front passenger seatbelt sensor may malfunction, potentially misclassifying the occupant and reducing crash protection.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the restraint system may not provide intended protection, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition vehicles. The recall addresses a potential malfunction in the front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS). This defect may result in the seat occupant being misclassified by the vehicle's systems.

In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection if the occupant is misclassified, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on May 11, 2020.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPEDITION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,355

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 (1)

  • EXPEDITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · FORD

Same manufacturer · Ford Motor Company

See all →

Same hazard · restraint system failure

See all →

Similar recalls