# Ford Motor Company: Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly (25V862000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly |
| NHTSA ID | 25V862000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C68 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 780 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened. |
| Consequence | An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 780 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V862000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.