FORD EXPEDITION (2018) recall — Seats
Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition vehicles with second row center seats that may lack J-channel reinforcement brackets, increasing crash injury risk. Owners should contact Ford for free seat inspections and repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition vehicles where the second row center seat might not stay securely in place during a crash, potentially causing injury. Owners need to have the seat inspected by a dealer for missing reinforcement brackets. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224773-ford-expedition-2018-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224773-ford-expedition-2018-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crashes · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V805000
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“Ford Expedition 2018 Seats: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224773-ford-expedition-2018-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #18V805000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V805000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing injury risk. The issue occurs when the seat track assembly lacks J-channel reinforcement brackets, allowing the seat to shift.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles are affected. Those who frequently use the second row center seat in crashes are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat may have missing J-channel reinforcement brackets.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a seat inspection.
Get Seat Inspection
Dealers will inspect the second row center seat for missing J-channel reinforcement brackets.
Replace Seat Frame
If brackets are missing, the dealer will replace the center seat frame assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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
Questions people ask
Why is this seat recall happening?
The second row center seat track assembly may be missing one or both of the J-channel reinforcement brackets, which could allow the seat to move during a crash.
How do I know if my seat is affected?
Check if your 2018 Ford Expedition has missing J-channel reinforcement brackets in the second row center seat.
What should I do if my seat is affected?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free seat inspection and possible replacement.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V805000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 18V805000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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 I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V805000 (November 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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