FORD EXPEDITION (2018) recall — Power Train
Ford recalls 2018 Expedition vehicles with power train issues where gear shift may indicate wrong gear or vehicle may roll if not parked. Owners should contact Ford for free inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition vehicles that may shift into the wrong gear even when showing 'Park'. This could cause the vehicle to roll if not properly parked, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224777-ford-expedition-2018-gear-shift-cable-risk-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224777-ford-expedition-2018-gear-shift-cable-risk-may-cause-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V214000
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“Ford Expedition 2018: Gear Shift Cable Risk May Cause Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224777-ford-expedition-2018-gear-shift-cable-risk-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V214000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V214000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated, the transmission may be in a different gear than shown. Even when in 'Park', the vehicle could roll if the parking brake isn't applied before exiting, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with power train issues are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles where the gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with power train issues. The recall specifically affects models with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding those with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial).
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection of the shift cable locking clip.
Get Gear Shift Inspection
Dealers will inspect and properly seat the shift cable locking clip if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Ford Expedition has a 10-speed automatic transmission (excluding models with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console).
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection of the shift cable locking clip.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V214000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 18V214000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10. 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 #18V214000 (April 4, 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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