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2019 Ford Expedition recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Expedition. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EXPEDITION.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Expedition, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V402000June 24, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V368000June 9, 2026Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console
26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts › Pretensioner
25V886000December 18, 2025Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V197000May 23, 2025Seat Belts › Pretensioner
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V099000February 9, 2024Seat Belts › Pretensioner
23V420000June 9, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
20V263000May 8, 2020Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
19V773000October 28, 2019Suspension › Rear
19V633000August 28, 2019Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Systems involved: Seat Belts (3) · Electrical System (2) · Equipment (2) · Power Train (2) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V402000Manufacturer no. 26S48

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
741,195 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V402000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V368000Manufacturer no. 26S38

Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
548,463 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

Safety risk

Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V368000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V344000Manufacturer no. 26S34

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
419,967 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V886000Manufacturer no. 25SE8

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2025
Owner notification
January 30, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
890 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Expedition
October 16, 2018 – October 13, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Safety risk

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V886000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V197000Manufacturer no. 25S31

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
October 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
112,951 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V197000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Expedition
October 30, 2017 – October 1, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V099000Manufacturer no. 24S06

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2024
Owner notification
July 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
77,574 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V099000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V263000Manufacturer no. 20S21

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
May 8, 2020
Owner notification
May 26, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,460 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Expedition
October 16, 2018 – October 3, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Safety risk

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V263000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V773000Manufacturer no. 19S36

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
October 28, 2019
Owner notification
November 14, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
18 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Expedition
September 5, 2019 – September 6, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

Safety risk

A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V773000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V633000Manufacturer no. 19C07

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA
August 28, 2019
Owner notification
October 21, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
639,137 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ford Expedition
October 16, 2018 – July 24, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Components: Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner; Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety risk

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V633000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 25, 2026.