2018–2022 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator Seat Belts Recall 26V344000 (Ford 26S34)

NHTSA recall 26V344000 (Ford recall 26S34) covers about 419,967 2018–2022 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 27, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V344000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

419,967
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2022
model years
May 27, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts (pretensioner)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 26S34

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V344000 as 26S34. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S34 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Expedition2018–2022All Expedition recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Navigator2018–2022All Navigator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
May 15, 2017 to Oct 26, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V344000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V344000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V344000 or 26S34). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V344000?

NHTSA recall 26V344000 (Ford recall 26S34) covers about 419,967 2018–2022 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA May 27, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V344000?

NHTSA's record for 26V344000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V344000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V344000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V344000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S34. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S34) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V344000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V344000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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