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2018 Ford Expedition recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Expedition. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EXPEDITION.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Expedition, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V402000June 24, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V368000June 9, 2026Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console
26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts › Pretensioner
25V197000May 23, 2025Seat Belts › Pretensioner
25V236000April 11, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V099000February 9, 2024Seat Belts › Pretensioner
23V420000June 9, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
18V805000November 14, 2018Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
18V392000June 12, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V214000April 4, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission
18V213000April 4, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission
18V058000January 16, 2018Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
17V775000December 1, 2017Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Systems involved: Power Train (3) · Seat Belts (3) · Equipment (2) · Seats (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Structure (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V402000Manufacturer no. 26S48

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
741,195 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
March 14, 2017 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V402000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V368000Manufacturer no. 26S38

Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
548,463 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
March 14, 2017 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

Safety risk

Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V368000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V344000Manufacturer no. 26S34

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
419,967 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
May 15, 2017 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 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.

Safety risk

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 inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V197000Manufacturer no. 25S31

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
October 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
112,951 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
September 1, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V197000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V236000Manufacturer no. 25S37

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2025
Owner notification
September 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
123,611 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
February 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V236000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
October 30, 2017 – October 1, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V099000Manufacturer no. 24S06

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2024
Owner notification
July 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
77,574 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
October 1, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

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 deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may 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. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V099000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V805000Manufacturer no. 18S37

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
November 14, 2018
Owner notification
February 15, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
34,946 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
March 14, 2017 – August 18, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V805000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V392000Manufacturer no. 18S17

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
June 12, 2018
Owner notification
July 17, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,645 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
March 14, 2018 – April 12, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V392000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V214000Manufacturer no. 18S10

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
April 4, 2018
Owner notification
April 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
292,909 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
April 3, 2017 – January 30, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

Safety risk

If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V214000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V213000Manufacturer no. 18S09

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
April 4, 2018
Owner notification
April 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
142 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
November 28, 2017 – February 14, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

Safety risk

Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V213000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V058000Manufacturer no. 18C01

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2018
Owner notification
February 16, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
361 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
November 27, 2017 – December 9, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Safety risk

If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V058000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V775000Manufacturer no. 17C20

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2017
Owner notification
January 10, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
462 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Expedition
September 12, 2017 – October 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPEDITION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."

Safety risk

If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V775000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 25, 2026.