Ford Recall 18V-805: Seats – mid/rear assembly

Affected: 2018 Ford Expedition, 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Filed with NHTSA on November 14, 2018, covering about 34,946 vehicles.

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

The risk

In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37

Recall details

NHTSA campaign18V-805 (18V805000)
Manufacturer number18S37
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentSeats › Mid/rear assembly
Report dateNovember 14, 2018
Owners notifiedFebruary 15, 2019
Vehicles affected34,946
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seats

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 18V-805 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 34,946 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.