Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Seat-Belt Recall: Buyer Checklist
This one matters because the affected vehicles are large family SUVs and the campaign replaces earlier related recalls.
Reported
May 27, 2026
Affected
419,967
Campaign
Ford 26S34
Component
Seat belt pretensioner
Official campaign
What NHTSA says is affected.
MotorRank is not the official VIN source. Use this page to turn the campaign into a purchase decision, then verify the exact VIN at NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Affected vehicles
- 2018-2022 Ford Expedition
- 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator
Quick facts
- Affected count
- 419,967 vehicles
- Campaign
- Ford 26S34
- Repair type
- Inspect and replace retractors as needed
- Earlier recalls
- Replaces and expands 24V099 and 25V197
Issue
NHTSA says the driver and/or front passenger seat-belt pretensioner may inadvertently lock the belt and prevent it from retracting or extending.
Risk
A seat belt that does not retract or extend may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Repair
Dealers inspect and replace the seat-belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. The recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197.
Buyer decision
What to do before money changes hands.
The VIN is open under 26V344000
Delay delivery or require a written repair plan.
Ford 26S34 repair order or appointment and parts status.
The seller shows an older recall inspection
Do not treat it as complete.
New 26S34 campaign closure for the exact VIN.
The belt sticks, locks, or will not retract
Do not ignore it as wear and tear.
Dealer diagnosis tied to the recall campaign.
New-car delivery
Make the new 26S34 campaign a delivery condition, especially if the SUV will carry children, passengers, or towing loads.
Used-car shopping
Do not accept paperwork from the older related campaigns as final proof. NHTSA says vehicles handled under earlier recalls still need the new repair.
Already own one
Check the driver and front passenger belts for extension and retraction problems, then verify the exact VIN through NHTSA or Ford.
Paperwork
Keep the recall record with the vehicle file.
NHTSA VIN result for the exact SUV.
Ford 26S34 campaign status.
Repair order for driver and/or front passenger belt inspection.
Proof that any prior 24V099 or 25V197 record was followed by the new repair.
Walkaround
Simple checks before handoff.
Run the exact VIN before visiting the vehicle.
During walkaround, pull and retract both front seat belts fully.
Ask whether the SUV was previously checked under 24V099 or 25V197.
Recheck campaign status after the dealer says the new repair is complete.
Questions
Answers before you buy, drive, or schedule service.
Why does this Expedition and Navigator recall matter to shoppers?
These are family and towing SUVs, so a front seat-belt restraint issue should be handled before delivery or daily use.
Does an older seat-belt recall repair close this campaign?
No. NHTSA says 26V344000 replaces and expands previous recalls, and vehicles previously inspected or repaired under earlier recalls need the new repair completed.
What should I check during a used-SUV walkaround?
Check that both front belts extend, retract, and latch cleanly, then confirm the VIN status through NHTSA.
Is the remedy free?
NHTSA says dealers inspect and replace the seat-belt retractors as necessary, free of charge.
Sources
Official records to check.
Campaign data can change by VIN. Use these sources to confirm the exact vehicle before buying, driving, or scheduling repair.
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