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Ford Motor Company Recall

2025 FORD EXPLORER: SEAT BELTS

Updated March 17, 2026

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2025 FORD EXPLORER, SEAT BELTS. Hazard: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on March 17, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Contact: Ford Motor Company

The hazard

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Brands affected

Ford Motor Company
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V159000
Recalled
March 17, 2026
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