# Ford Motor Company: Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend (26V344000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend |
| NHTSA ID | 26V344000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S34 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 419967 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 419,967 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V344000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.