DETROIT (WKRC) — Nearly 420,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled due to a seat belt defect that may increase injury risk in crashes.
Ford Motor Co. confirmed the recall of 419,967 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 through 2022. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defect involves the seat belt pretensioner, which may inadvertently lock the belt. This malfunction could prevent the seat belt from retracting or extending properly, compromising occupant safety during a crash.
The recall was reported on Wednesday, following information released by the NHTSA. Ford is expected to notify owners of the affected vehicles, but specific repair details are not yet available.