Seat beltsRecall 20V-217 · 2020 Ford Expedition
Ford Motor Company recall 20V-217 covers 1,355 2020 Ford Expedition for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V217000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 27, 2019 to December 7, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.