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2018 Ford Expedition Seat belts Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
4%of 383 total for the year
Median mileage
17,380miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 2018 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,380 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall. On 4/29/19 the 2nd row middle seat belt was replaced after having been in the shop 2x for diagnosis. It would not release out to buckle. It kept snagging on itself inside. On 6/11/19 the vehicle was taken in to be diagnosed for bad strut. Turns out 3 of the 4 were bad and need replaced. The dealership would not replace the 4th strut even though she stated its been a big problem lately. Also the lift gate was inspected as it opens and closes on its own periodically. …”

NHTSA complaint #11220048, filed 2019-06, 8,161 miles

“The seatbelts on the outside 2nd row seats will not fit bigger people because only the lap belt portion of the assembly is too short. This seat belt inflated over the verticals portion of the belt so it cannot use an extender. The solution is to lengthen the lap portion of the seatbelt. Twice, this vehicle had to be driven with persons in that seat without a seatbelt because it would not fit. Investigation reveals these seatbelts are made for teens, however they should fit anyone riding in the seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11229098, filed 2019-07, 1,500 miles

“Cam phaser and timing chain assembly is beginning to fail. Ford has a CSB out on this problem but is unwilling to repair or replace components. Transmission has had to be replaced be cause of failure at 100000 miles. I’ve had to replace the water pump twice on my Expedition. Driver side seat belt no longer retracts.”

NHTSA complaint #11655666, filed 2025-04

“My vehicle is having the exact same issue addressed in Recall 24S06. Although Ford’s system indicates that my VIN is not included in the recall due to its manufacturing date, my vehicle is exhibiting the same safety defect that the recall resolves. My vehicle was manufactured 2 months prior to the date of manufacture that was included in the recall. My Vehicle is the same year, make and model of the vehicles included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687713, filed 2025-09

“There is a seat belt recall and 3 other recalls that Ford corp office and the dealership in henderson nc told me the parts are not available until 2027 and I am expected to drive this vehicle please help me”

NHTSA complaint #11756469, filed 2026-08

Related recalls

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202323%
202233%
202142%
2020399%
201911321%
2018144%
201762%
201631%
201511%
201434%
201322%
201222%
201012%
200821%
200721%
200641%
200452%
2003142%
2002206%
2001366%
200091%
199981%
1998253%
1997152%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
149 complaints
Engine
100 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Exterior lighting
25 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology