2019 Ford Expedition: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Expedition. The newest campaign is 26V402000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Jun 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V402000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 3,269,466 units in total.

26V40200024 Jun 2026Power Train / Automatic Transmission
26V3680009 Jun 2026Structure / Interior Panels / Center Console
26V34400027 May 2026Seat Belts / Pretensioner
25V88600018 Dec 2025Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V19700023 May 2025Seat Belts / Pretensioner
24V8520008 Nov 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
24V0990009 Feb 2024Seat Belts / Pretensioner
23V4200009 Jun 2023Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
20V2630008 May 2020Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
19V77300028 Oct 2019Suspension / Rear
19V63300028 Aug 2019Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

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.
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.
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.
25V886000Received 18 Dec 2025. 890 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SE8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jan 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20V263000Received 8 May 2020. 10,460 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2020.
19V773000Received 28 Oct 2019. 18 units.
Suspension / Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Nov 2019.
19V633000Received 28 Aug 2019. 639,137 units.
Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19C07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2019.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2019 Ford Expedition
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ24015	Recall query	Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment	Seat Belts / Pretensioner	15 Nov 2024	23 Jul 2025	25V197
PE23021	Preliminary evaluation	Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment	Seat Belts / Pretensioner	22 Nov 2023	29 Jul 2024	24V099

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.

Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2019 Ford Expedition: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/expedition/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Expedition?: 3,269,466 units in 11 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. 11 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Ford Expedition open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.