NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V368000 · manufacturer campaign 26S38

Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console — Ford · reported 9 Jun 2026 · 548,463 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

The risk

Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.

NHTSA campaign
26V368000
Manufacturer campaign
26S38
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
9 Jun 2026
Potentially affected
548,463

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2018 Ford Expedition 2019 Ford Expedition 2020 Ford Expedition 2021 Ford Expedition 2022 Ford Expedition 2023 Ford Expedition 2024 Ford Expedition

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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