Key facts
- Ford is recalling 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. due to a seat belt issue.
- The seat belts may fail to retract or extend properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
- The recall affects certain 2018-2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
- A do-not-drive order has been issued for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a seat belt issue.
- Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt retractors if necessary for Expedition and Navigator models.
Ford Motor is recalling 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. because seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, according to the U.S. auto regulator. The recall affects certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and front passenger seat, or one of them, may inadvertently lock the belt, preventing it from retracting or extending. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and replace them if necessary at no cost. Additionally, Ford has issued a recall for certain Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a seat belt issue, with owners advised not to drive them, citing a potential defect that could lead to a loss of braking capabilities.