Ford Expedition 2018: Window Safety Recall - Risk of Injury
Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition vehicles with second row window control modules that may stop moving, increasing injury risk if a finger is pinched. Owners must have windows inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles because their second row windows may stop moving unexpectedly. If a finger gets pinched, the window might not automatically reverse, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224776-ford-expedition-2018-window-safety-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224776-ford-expedition-2018-window-safety-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V058000
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“Ford Expedition 2018: Window Safety Recall - Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224776-ford-expedition-2018-window-safety-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #18V058000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V058000).
Why it’s dangerous
The second row window control modules can stop the window from moving. If a finger is pinched by the window glass, the module may prevent the window from automatically reversing, which could cause injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in the second row are most at risk if a finger gets pinched by the window.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles. The issue affects the second row window control modules, which may stop moving unexpectedly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a window inspection and potential replacement.
Have Windows Inspected
Dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules and replace them if necessary based on build date codes.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01.
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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 #18V058000 (January 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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