Rear/other: retractorRecall 25V-862 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-862 covers 780 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a rear/other: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V862000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
The risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
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
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 25, 2024 to November 3, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.