2018 Ford Expedition: recalls and complaints

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• 26V40200024 Jun 2026Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 26V3680009 Jun 2026Structure / Interior Panels / Center Console
• 26V34400027 May 2026Seat Belts / Pretensioner
• 25V19700023 May 2025Seat Belts / Pretensioner
• 25V23600011 Apr 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
• 24V8520008 Nov 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
• 24V0990009 Feb 2024Seat Belts / Pretensioner
• 23V4200009 Jun 2023Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
• 18V80500014 Nov 2018Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
• 18V39200012 Jun 2018Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 18V2140004 Apr 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
• 18V2130004 Apr 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 18V05800016 Jan 2018Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls
• 17V7750001 Dec 2017Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

1. 26V402000Received 24 Jun 2026. 741,195 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S48.

2. 26V368000Received 9 Jun 2026. 548,463 units.

   Structure / Interior Panels / Center Console

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S38.

3. 26V344000Received 27 May 2026. 419,967 units.

   Seat Belts / Pretensioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S34.

4. 25V197000Received 23 May 2025. 112,951 units.

   Seat Belts / Pretensioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2025.

5. 25V236000Received 11 Apr 2025. 123,611 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Sep 2025.

6. 24V852000Received 8 Nov 2024. 27,678 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2024.

7. 24V099000Received 9 Feb 2024. 77,574 units.

   Seat Belts / Pretensioner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2024.

8. 23V420000Received 9 Jun 2023. 691,133 units.

   Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2023.

9. 18V805000Received 14 Nov 2018. 34,946 units.

   Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Feb 2019.

10. 18V392000Received 12 Jun 2018. 5,645 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 2018.

11. 18V214000Received 4 Apr 2018. 292,909 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2018.

12. 18V213000Received 4 Apr 2018. 142 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2018.

13. 18V058000Received 16 Jan 2018. 361 units.

    Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18C01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Feb 2018.

14. 17V775000Received 1 Dec 2017. 462 units.

    Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 17C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jan 2018.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2018 Ford Expedition
• All 2018 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash

8

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

25

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

22 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19910
2. 19930
3. 19940
4. 19950
5. 19960
6. 19977
7. 19985
8. 19995
9. 20007
10. 20016
11. 20022
12. 20031
13. 20040
14. 20050
15. 20062
16. 20072
17. 20083
18. 20091
19. 20100
20. 20110
21. 20123
22. 20130
23. 20140
24. 20153
25. 20163
26. 20174
27. 201814
28. 201911
29. 202018
30. 202112
31. 202212
32. 20238
33. 20247
34. 20256
35. 20262
36. 20272

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Expedition?

3,077,037 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Expedition have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 77 recall campaigns for the Ford Expedition, model years 1991 to 2027. 14 of them name the 2018 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Ford Expedition name most often?

Power Train: 148 of 484 component mentions, or 305.8 per 1,000. For all 2018 vehicles the figure is 102.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Ford Expedition open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.