NHTSA Recall 25V197000: Pretensioner (seat belts)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 112,951 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Expedition.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V197000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25S31 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER |
| Report received | May 23, 2025 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2025 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V197000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.