Ford is recalling 2020 Expedition vehicles with seat belt tension sensors that may incorrectly classify child occupants as adults, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belt buckles replaced free by dealers.
In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Ford is recalling 2020 Expedition vehicles because their seat belt sensors might mistake a child for an adult during crashes, causing the airbag to deploy instead of disabling it. This could increase injury risk for children in the vehicle.
The seat belt tension sensor may misclassify a child occupant as an adult. In a crash, this could cause the passenger airbag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing injury risk for the child.
Owners of 2020 Ford Expeditions are affected. Children riding in these vehicles are at higher risk due to the potential for airbag deployment during crashes.
The recall applies to 2020 Ford Expeditions. Owners should check if they have the seat belt tension sensor that may misclassify child occupants as adults.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a seat belt buckle replacement.
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle free of charge to fix the sensor misclassification issue.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54.
The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult, causing the passenger airbag to deploy instead of disabling it during a crash.
This recall applies to 2020 Ford Expeditions with the seat belt tension sensor that may misclassify child occupants as adults.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free seat belt buckle replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V574000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V574000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54. 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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