Lincoln Navigator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 23, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2018–2020 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition

Recall number

25V197000

Brand / firm

Lincoln, Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 112,951 units

Why it was recalled

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.