Mechanic Notes

2018 Ford Expedition Center Console recall 26V368000

Safety recall

Component: Structure: Interior Panels: Center Console · Campaign 26V368000 · Reported 09/06/2026

Symptoms / what can happen

Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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