2020 Ford Expedition seat belts problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2020 Ford Expedition — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V344000 (Seat Belts), 26V368000 (Structure), and 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“My 2020 Ford Expedition has an open Ford safety recall 26S34 involving the front seat belt retractor/pretensioner. My driver’s seat belt is now completely unusable (shredded and locked in place), making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Ford and the dealership have confirmed that the recall applies to…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock…Campaign 26V344000 · May 27, 2026
- Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock…Campaign 25V197000 · May 23, 2025
- Seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy…Campaign 24V099000 · Feb 9, 2024
- Seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adultCampaign 20V574000 · Sep 23, 2020
- Front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may…Campaign 20V217000 · Apr 16, 2020
Seat Belts problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Expedition | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Expedition | 95 | 19% |
| 2018 Expedition | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 Expedition | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Expedition | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 Expedition | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Expedition | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.