2018–2024 Ford Expedition Structure Recall 26V368000 (Ford 26S38)

NHTSA recall 26V368000 (Ford recall 26S38) covers about 548,463 2018–2024 Ford Expedition vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jun 9, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V368000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

548,463
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2024
model years
Jun 9, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (interior panels, center console)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

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 26S38

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V368000 as 26S38. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S38 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 Expedition2018–2024All Expedition recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 9, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Mar 14, 2017 to Dec 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V368000

  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 26V368000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V368000 or 26S38). 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 26V368000?

NHTSA recall 26V368000 (Ford recall 26S38) covers about 548,463 2018–2024 Ford Expedition vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jun 9, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V368000?

NHTSA's record for 26V368000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V368000?

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 26V368000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles 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 26V368000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S38. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S38) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V368000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V368000, 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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