Ford Recalls 420,000 SUVs For Seat Belts, Issues Do Not Drive Order
On June 3, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a Ford recall of nearly 420,000 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln SUVs over seat belts that can lock and fail to retract or extend.[1]
Ford told NHTSA it is aware of one injury tied to the faulty seat belts.[1] Ford will mail owner notifications starting June 8, 2026, under recall number 26S34.[1] Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace seat belt retractors at no cost to owners.[1]
Ford separately issued a Do Not Drive warning for 4,653 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles because of improperly assembled front suspension ball joints.[1] That action is recall number 26S36, and Ford advised affected Maverick and Bronco Sport owners not to drive their vehicles until the suspension remedy is completed.[1] Dealers will inspect and repair the suspension components at no charge to owners.[1]
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- On June 3, 2026, NHTSA announced a Ford recall of nearly 420,000 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln vehicles over seat belts that may lock and fail to retract or extend.
- Ford told NHTSA it is aware of one injury tied to the faulty seat belts and will mail owner notifications starting June 8, 2026, under recall number 26S34.
- Ford separately issued a 'Do Not Drive' warning for 4,653 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles due to improperly assembled front suspension ball joints under recall 26S36.
- Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace seat belt retractors and repair suspension components at no cost to owners.
- Ford advised affected Maverick and Bronco Sport owners not to drive their vehicles until the suspension remedy is completed.
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