FORD EXPEDITION (2018) recall — Seats
Ford recalls 2018 Expedition vehicles with second row outboard seats that may have excessive forward adjustment or improper bolt installation, increasing crash injury risk. Free repairs available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles because their second row outboard seats might not be securely adjusted or could have improperly installed bolts, which could increase injury risk during a crash. Owners should have their seats inspected by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224774-ford-expedition-2018-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224774-ford-expedition-2018-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V775000
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“Ford Expedition 2018 Seats: Risk of Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224774-ford-expedition-2018-seats-risk-of-injury-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V775000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V775000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the seat back isn't properly secured or the occupant isn't positioned correctly, there's a higher chance of injury in a crash. This happens because the seats might allow too much forward movement or have bolts that aren't installed correctly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with second row outboard seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford Expedition has second row outboard seats. The recall started on January 10, 2018, and applies to vehicles that don't meet federal safety standards for seat belts and head restraints.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get information about your vehicle's recall status.
Have Seats Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will check second row outboard seats for proper adjustment and bolt installation, and replace parts if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability or improperly installed bolts that don't meet federal safety standards, increasing crash injury risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Ford Expedition with second row outboard seats is affected. The recall began on January 10, 2018.
What should I do if my seat is affected?
Dealers will inspect your seats for proper adjustment and bolt installation, and replace parts if necessary at no cost.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V775000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 17V775000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20. 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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Where this comes from
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 #17V775000 (January 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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