Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 18V-805 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 18V-805 covers 34,946 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V805000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 195 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 14, 2017 to August 18, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.