Ford Expedition Passenger Seatbelt Sensor May Malfunction

NHTSA campaign 20V217000 · Reported Apr 16, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

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If the seat occupant is misclassified, the restraint system may not protect them as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V217000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 16, 2020
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Seat Belts
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The front passenger seatbelt buckle contains a sensor that senses belt tension. This sensor may malfunction, which can cause the system to misclassify who is sitting in that seat.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V217000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Ford Expedition

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Seat Belt Recalls Involving Anchors, Retractors, and Buckles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS
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.
Safety risk: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.