Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issue
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt issue that could lead to injuries in the event of a crash. The recall affects certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models from 2018 to 2022. Owners will be notified and can have their seat belt retractors inspected and replaced for free at authorized dealers.
- ▪Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.
- ▪The recall includes certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with model years 2018 through 2022.
- ▪The issue involves seat belts that may lock inadvertently, preventing them from retracting or extending.
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- ▪ Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts — CBS News — US
- ▪ Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Ford is recalling 420,000 Expedition and Navigator SUVs over a seat belt defect — Quartz
- ▪ Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says — Investing.com — News
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFord is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issueFord is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occursByMICHELLE CHAPMAN AP business writerJune 3, 2026, 9:09 AM0:59FILE - The company logo is shown on the grille of an unsold 2026 F-series pickup truck on the lot of a Ford dealership Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Littleton, Colo.
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