2018 Lincoln Navigator | 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 2020 Lincoln Navigator | 2018 Ford Expedition | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition — Seat belts: pretensioner
Published March 28, 2025 · Recall initiated: May 23, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V197000, published March 28, 2025 and initiated May 23, 2025. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2018 Lincoln Navigator | 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 2020 Lincoln Navigator | 2018 Ford Expedition | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition — Seat belts: pretensioner.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- NAVIGATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2019 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2018 FORD EXPEDITION | 2019 FORD EXPEDITION | 2020 FORD EXPEDITION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Lincoln Navigator | 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 2020 Lincoln Navigator | 2018 Ford Expedition | 2019 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V197000 on March 28, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: NAVIGATOR.