CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
- Risk
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
What this recall means for you
Some 2025-2026 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may have rear seat belt retractors on the left and right passenger seats that are not securely fastened. A seat belt retractor that is not properly secured may not restrain an occupant as intended, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
If your vehicle is affected, an authorized dealer will inspect the retractors and secure them, or replace the retractor bolts if needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers for this recall have been searchable on NHTSA.gov since December 15, 2025, so check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Corsair | 20252026 |