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- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
- Risk
- Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The chrome plating on the center console of certain Expedition SUVs may bubble and peel, leaving sharp edges that occupants could contact. This raises the risk of injury to people in the vehicle.
If you own a 2018 through 2024 Ford Expedition, dealers will inspect the center console and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Ford expects to make the remedy available around January 2027, and owners will receive a further letter when it is ready. Interim notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026.
You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov or by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 26S38. Check your VIN for open recalls regularly, since the repair is free at an authorized dealer.
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Affected vehicles
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