2025–2026 Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 25V862000 · 780 units potentially affected · filed Dec 12, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Why it matters
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V862000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25C68
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Units affected
- 780
- Report received
- Dec 12, 2025
- Owner letters
- Dec 26, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2025, 2026
- Lincoln Corsair 2025, 2026