Recall 26V368 affects 548,463 2018-2024 Ford Expedition vehicles for peeling center-console chrome. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 548,463 2018-2024 Expedition SUVs because chrome plating on the center console can bubble and peel, leaving sharp edges. Occupants can contact those edges and be injured; the Ford dealer repair will be free once Ford makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The center console in a 2018-2024 Ford Expedition is the interior panel between the front seats. It holds controls and trim pieces that occupants touch when using the storage area, cupholders, or nearby switches. The chrome trim is supposed to stay bonded to that panel with a smooth finished surface.
On affected Expeditions, supplier process controls did not meet Ford specifications for the chrome plating. The plating can first bubble, then peel away from the console. Once it peels, the lifted chrome can leave a sharp edge where a hand or finger contacts the trim.
You can see the warning sign before the edge forms. Look for bubbling, lifting, or peeling chrome on the center console. If that trim is already peeling, avoid touching the sharp edge and have a Ford dealer replace the console with one built to the correct plating specification.
Who's affected?
The 2018-2024 model years are tied to the same center-console component.
| 2018 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
| 2022 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
| 2023 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
| 2024 Ford Expedition | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 548,463 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 156 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Sharp edges from peeling center console chrome trim can injure occupants who contact the console. Bubbling or peeling is visible inside the vehicle, so treat exposed sharp trim as a reason to limit contact and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2024 Ford Expedition is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's interim owner letter expected June 29, 2026, and the remedy letter anticipated in January 2027.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer once the remedy letter arrives to schedule the free center-console inspection and replacement for bubbled or peeling chrome that creates sharp edges.
- Reference recall number 26V368 and Ford recall 26S38 when you call.
- Keep passengers away from the center-console edges if chrome is bubbling or peeling, and avoid scraping the damaged trim.
What happens at the repair
Ford has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Interim owner letters are expected to be mailed June 29, 2026, with the remedy anticipated in January 2027. Once the repair opens, a Ford technician will inspect the center console and replace it if the chrome plating has bubbled or peeled enough to create sharp edges. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. If you already paid for a related center console repair, Ford uses the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan for documented out-of-pocket repairs.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 9, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| June 10, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 10, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 29, 2026 | Interim owner notification (planned) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V368?
Recall 26V368 covers 548,463 2018-2024 Ford Expedition SUVs with chrome plating on the center console that can bubble, peel, and leave sharp edges. Occupants can contact those edges and be injured. Ford dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as needed for free once the remedy opens.
What should I do if my 2018-2024 Ford Expedition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 26V368. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and reference recall 26V368 or Ford recall 26S38. The dealer repair is free once Ford opens the remedy.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair this safety defect at no cost. Ford dealers will inspect the center console and replace it as needed for free once parts and repair instructions are available.
Is it safe to drive my Ford Expedition before the repair?
Ford has not issued a do-not-drive instruction for recall 26V368. The safety risk is contact with sharp center-console edges from peeling chrome plating. Until the repair is complete, avoid touching any bubbled or peeling chrome on the center console and keep passengers away from that area.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 26V368?
Ford expects to mail interim owner letters on June 29, 2026 to explain the safety risk. Ford says additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V368000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V368 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V368000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 15, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →