The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V574000·Announced 2020-09-23

Ford Recalls 2020 Expedition Vehicles for Seat Belt Sensor Defect

Ford is recalling 2020 Expedition vehicles because the seat belt tension sensor may misclassify a child as an adult. This could cause the airbag to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 risk-of-harm product where the airbag may deploy incorrectly, increasing injury risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the seat belt tension sensor, which may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.

In the event of a crash, this incorrect classification could enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it. This malfunction increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPEDITION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
123

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.

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