Ford recalled almost 420,000 vehicles due to a defect in seat belts that could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Agência Nacional of Trânsito of Estados Unidos (NHTSA) released the details on Tuesday. The call involves the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models manufactured between 2018 and 2022.
The problem is related to the seat belt pretensioners. Eles can be activated unintentionally while the engine is running. Isso locks the belt, preventing it from extending or retracting normally. The failure compromises the protection of occupants in a collision.
Pré-tensioners trip without warning
The defect causes the seat belt retractor to activate for no apparent reason. This causes the belt to lock in the wrong position. In some cases, rapid movement can also cause injury. Ford had already issued two previous recalls regarding the same component.
Agora, the company expands the scope of the measurement. Há record of two warranty claims and two field reports related to the problem. The automaker has confirmed one injury linked to the defect so far.
- Modelos Ford Expedition 2018 to 2022 (specific units)
- Modelos Lincoln Navigator 2018 to 2022 (specific units)
- Driver and front passenger safety Cintos
- Inspeção and free replacement at dealers
- Notificações to owners starts in June 2026
Veículos produced over five years
The manufacturing of the SUVs involved took place between May 2017 and October 2022. Nem all vehicles from that period are included in the recall. Owners should check the vehicle identification number (VIN) on official websites to see if their car is affected.
Dealers will inspect the two front belt retractors. Qualquer defective part will be replaced at no cost to the owner. The objective is to ensure the normal functioning of the retention system.
Proprietários will be notified by mail
Notification letters will begin to be sent from June 8th. Full repair guidance is expected to arrive in August. Quem wants immediate information, you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
Ford.com and nhtsa.gov also offer VIN lookup tools. Verificar status quickly helps you resolve the issue before any major risk.
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Este recall continues previous campaigns that addressed problems with the same pretensioners. Ford expanded the scope after continuous vehicle monitoring. The automaker remains in contact with regulatory authorities throughout the process.
The large SUV segment is heavily used by families. Therefore, the proper functioning of seat belts becomes even more important. Current action is limited to the front seats, where the pretensioners are installed. The rear seats are not affected.
Como will be repaired
Nas dealerships, technicians will perform a diagnosis on the retractors. Defective parts will be replaced. Depois of the exchange, a test will be carried out to confirm that the belts work correctly, extending and retracting without locking.
Não there are temporary restrictions on the use of the vehicle while the owner waits for the call. However, anyone who notices any difficulty adjusting the belt should contact a dealer as soon as possible. Ford covers all labor and parts expenses.
NHTSA continues to monitor data on the fleet involved. Authorities reinforce the importance of carrying out repairs as soon as the call arrives. Previous Experiências show good adoption from owners when the service is free and well communicated.