NHTSA recall, Jun 9, 2026

Ford Expedition

The center console on certain Ford Expedition vehicles may peel, creating sharp edges that can cause injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles because the chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 548,463 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026.

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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 10, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge.
You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.