2019 Ford Expedition Seat Belts Problems
Seat belt problems account for 101 of 503 complaints (20%) on the 2019 Ford Expedition, the highest share of any model year. NHTSA lists three related recalls (26V344000, 25V197000, 24V099000) covering pretensioners that can inadvertently lock or deploy. Median mileage at failure is 85,000.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 101
- 20% of 503
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 28
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Driver or passenger seat belt pretensioner fires or 'explodes' with a loud pop, sometimes producing smoke, powder, or a burning smell.
- After the pretensioner activates, the seat belt locks up and no longer retracts or releases, leaving the seat unusable.
- Some pretensioner deployments cause sudden chest pressure or a hit-like sensation against the driver or passenger, occurring at speeds ranging from a stop up to 75-80 mph.
- Airbag or restraint warning lights illuminate before or after the seat belt event in several cases.
- A few reports describe the seat belt retracting improperly during a crash or failing to retract after a passenger removes it, in one case burning the occupant's hand.
- One report describes a passenger seat belt igniting and filling the cabin with smoke, disabling that seating position.
When 2019 Ford Expedition seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 28, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2019 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA 26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts419,967 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 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.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
- NHTSA 25V197000May 23, 2025Seat Belts112,951 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
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.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 24V099000Feb 9, 2024Seat Belts77,574 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
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 deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
Seat Belts complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20101 (2%)
- 20110 (0%)
- 20122 (2%)
- 20132 (2%)
- 20143 (4%)
- 20151 (1%)
- 20163 (1%)
- 20176 (2%)
- 201812 (3%)
- 2019101 (20%)
- 202037 (9%)
- 20213 (1%)
- 20223 (3%)
- 20232 (3%)
- 20241 (1%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are seat belt complaints on the 2019 Ford Expedition?
- Seat belts make up 101 of 503 total complaints for the 2019 Expedition, or 20% of all complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among all Expedition years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Expedition seat belts?
- Yes. Three recalls cover seat belt pretensioners on 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles (campaigns 26V344000, 25V197000, and 24V099000), addressing pretensioners that may inadvertently lock or deploy the belt.
- At what mileage do 2019 Expedition seat belt problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data lists a median mileage of 85,000 miles at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2019 Expedition.
- Have the 2019 Expedition seat belt issues caused injuries or fires?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 28 injuries, 2 fires, and 1 crash for the 2019 Expedition.