2021-2024 Ford Expedition Center Console Recall (26V368)
Ford Motor Company · 548,463 vehicles · Reported June 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 548,463 2021-2024 Ford Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury. Owners first received an interim notice; check NHTSA for whether the remedy is now available for your VIN.
Recall 26V368 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26S38 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2024 Ford Expedition |
| Units affected | 548,463 |
| Component | Structure > Interior Panels > Center Console |
| Safety risk | Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Interim notice issued; remedy may now be available, check NHTSA for current status |
What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Ford Expedition in recall 26V368?
The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 Expedition with recall 26V368?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the center console.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V368?
Recall 26V368 covers 548,463 vehicles: 2021-2024 Ford Expedition.
NHTSA lists 548,463 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Ford | Expedition |
What is the fix for the Expedition center console recall?
An interim notice went out first. Check NHTSA to see if the final repair is now available for your VIN.
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.
When was recall 26V368 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V368 to NHTSA on June 9, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V368000. |
| June 16, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 3 months ago. If your Expedition was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Expedition is part of recall 26V368?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V368 is open on your Expedition, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V368000 is open on your Expedition, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 26S38. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Expedition owners do about recall 26V368?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V368000 applies to your Expedition.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any center console symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Expedition owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 488 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 26V368 was reported on June 9, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after June 9, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 488 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Expedition: 235 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats
- 2022 Ford Expedition: 113 complaints in total, 5 about the body, doors and seats
- 2024 Ford Expedition: 76 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats
- 2023 Ford Expedition: 64 complaints in total, 2 about the body, doors and seats
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V344000 (Seat Belts) and 26V368000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue.
2021 Ford Expedition owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11745557, filed June 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reaching into the center console of the vehicle, a sharp edge on the trim caused an injury to the thumb. The contact stated that the issue reoccurred, and the sharp edge caused a cut on the thumb.
2021 Ford Expedition owner, NM, NHTSA complaint 11745768, filed June 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he became aware that the automatic power running board was suddenly raising and lowering independently.
2021 Ford Expedition owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11594849, filed June 17, 2024
Can recall 26V368 make my Expedition a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this center console recall means their Expedition qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2024 Ford Expedition has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
A recall with no fix can support a buyback on its own.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V368
Did the recall 26V368 fix work?
Since recall 26V368 was reported on June 9, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V368000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Expedition is part of recall 26V368000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V368000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.