In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.

Seat Belts

Date Announced

APR 16, 2020

Vehicles Affected

1,355

Ford Recall #

20S17

NHTSA Campaign #

20V217000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.

Documents (4)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 20S17 Certain 2020 Model Year Expedition Vehicles Front Passenger Seatbelt Tension Sensor
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - Media Release re FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY RECALL FOR SELECT 2020 EXPEDITION VEHICLES FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR