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Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt issue that can increase passengers' risk of injury.
TL;DR
- Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt issue in certain Expedition and Lincoln models (2018-2022).
- The seat belts may lock and fail to retract or extend, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Ford is aware of one injury related to the faulty seatbelts.
- Separately, a 'Do Not Drive' warning is issued for 4,653 Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles (2021-2026 Bronco Sport, 2022-2026 Maverick).
- This second recall is due to improper assembly of suspension systems, where ball joints could allow a control arm to disconnect from the wheel.