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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V805📅 Nov 19, 2018

2018 Ford Expedition & 2018 Lincoln Navigator recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V805000
Manufacturer recall #
18S37
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
34,946
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 15, 2019
Built
Mar 14, 2017 – Aug 18, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V805 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V805?

2018 Ford Expedition & 2018 Lincoln Navigator. 34,946 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.