NHTSA recall 25V-197 (25V197000)
seat belts recall reported May 23, 2025 - about 112,951 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V197000
- Also written as
- 25V-197
- Manufacturer number
- 25S31
- Reported
- May 23, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~112,951
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-197 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.