419,967 Ford and Lincoln Vehicles Recalled for Faulty Seat Belts
Ford is recalling nearly half a million examples of the 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The recall has to do with the seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat that may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend. This can trap occupants in place within the vehicle.
To solve the problem, dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Initial letters have been sent to owners on June 8, 2026, alerting them to the safety risk. Another follow-up letter will come once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. For now, customers may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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A 20+ year industry veteran, Mike rejoins the AutoGuide team as the Managing Editor. He started his career at a young age working at dealerships, car rentals, and used car advertisers. He then found his true passion, automotive writing. After contributing to multiple websites for several years, he spent the next six years working at the head office of an automotive OEM, before returning back to the field he loves. He is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). He's the recipient of a feature writing of the year award and multiple video of the year awards.
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