Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt issue that may increase the risk of injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that certain Expedition and Lincoln models from 2018 to 2022 may have seat belts that inadvertently lock. Additionally, Ford issued a 'Do Not Drive' warning for 4,653 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles due to improper assembly of suspension systems.
- ▪The recall affects vehicles with model years 2018 to 2022.
- ▪Ford is aware of one injury related to the faulty seatbelts.
- ▪Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors at no cost.
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MoneyWatch Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham June 3, 2026 / 3:38 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Ford Motor is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt issue that can increase passengers' risk of injury.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a recall notice that the seat belts in certain Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing the belt from…
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