Recall 25V197000: 2018–2020 Lincoln Navigator and 1 other model
- Report received
- May 23, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 112,951vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Ford Expedition382 complaints
- 2019 Ford Expedition522 complaints
- 2020 Ford Expedition425 complaints
- 2018 Lincoln Navigator52 complaints
- 2019 Lincoln Navigator85 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Navigator32 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.