Its Shop Time Mondays: The Ford Expedition And The Lincoln Navigator Are In The Hot Seat

Seats are Missing J-Channel Reinforcement Brackets

In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V805000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 34,946

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37