Ford Recalls 240,510 Explorer and Navigator SUVs

Feb. 24, 2025 | |

The risk of improperly secured seat belt anchor bolts has led to a recall of 240,510 2020-’21 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, according to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Models with second-row benches may also have an improperly secured retractor or anchor belt affecting the center seat, according to NHTSA. Owner notifications are set to be mailed March 31.

“Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced,” the notification states, in part.

Read more at NHTSA.gov