Ford Escape; Lincoln Corsair: Retractor

Date

Dec. 12, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Escape (2025, 2026); Lincoln Corsair (2025, 2026)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

780

What can happen

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 26, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25C68

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

210

Influenced by

OVSC

Manufacturer's component

Rear seatbelt retractor bolt · Rear seatbelt retractor bolt · W505275-S451

Recall number

25V862000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.