Recall 24V-852: 2020–2024 Ford Escape, 2018–2024 Ford Expedition and 5 more
Ford Motor Company recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 8, 2024, covering about 27,678 vehicles.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V852000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Ford Expedition | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Ford Explorer | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Ford F-150 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | All years |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-852?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
How is recall 24V-852 fixed?
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.