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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V805000

2018 Ford Expedition | 2018 Lincoln Navigator — Seats: mid/rear assembly

Published November 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V805000, published November 19, 2018 and initiated November 14, 2018. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2018 Ford Expedition | 2018 Lincoln Navigator — Seats: mid/rear assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
EXPEDITION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2018 FORD EXPEDITION | 2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Ford Expedition | 2018 Lincoln Navigator — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V805000 on November 19, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPEDITION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)