2018-2025 Ford & Lincoln Missing Airbag Label Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall (24V852000) for various 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln models, including the F-150, Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Aviator, and Corsair. The recall addresses missing airbag warning labels on the dashboard, which could increase injury risk in a crash.
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- Ford Escape
- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
- Ford Expedition
- 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
- Ford Explorer
- 2020–2025
- Ford F-150
- 2019–2024
Why This Matters
A missing airbag warning label on the dashboard means occupants might not be aware of proper restraint usage guidelines. This non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," can lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Ensuring all safety information is present is crucial for passenger protection.
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The core issue is that the air bag warning label, which provides critical safety information, may be missing from the dashboard. This recall impacts a wide range of models and model years.
The affected component is identified as "EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS." This recall ensures that all vehicles meet the necessary safety standards regarding occupant crash protection.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2018-2025 Ford F-150, Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles should check if their vehicle is part of this recall. You can verify your vehicle's recall status by visiting the NHTSA website and entering your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 24V852000 and Ford's internal number 24C39, applies to specific model years and trims. If you own a vehicle within the 2018-2025 range for the listed models, it is important to confirm its inclusion. This is a critical safety check, especially for the 2018 Ford F-150 recall.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford will provide the necessary airbag warning labels to affected owners, free of charge. These labels will be mailed directly to vehicle owners. The remedy ensures that all vehicles comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208.
Owner notification letters were sent out on December 19, 2024. If you have questions or need further assistance, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
What Owners Should Know
Ford is actively addressing this safety compliance issue. Owners should expect to receive their warning labels by mail. There is no cost to the owner for this remedy.
For additional information or to report a safety concern, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 24V852000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is recall 24V852000 for?
- Recall 24V852000 is issued by Ford Motor Company for various 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a missing airbag warning label on the dashboard, which violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208.
- Which vehicles are affected by the missing airbag warning label recall?
- This recall affects certain 2020-2025 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2018-2024 Ford F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
- How will Ford fix the missing airbag warning label issue?
- Ford will mail the correct airbag warning labels to affected owners free of charge. Owners will then need to apply these labels to their vehicle's dashboard.
- When were owners notified about Ford's recall number 24C39?
- Owner notification letters for Ford's recall number 24C39 were mailed on December 19, 2024.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2018 model year
2,327 complaints, the 3rd most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 64 crashes, 33 fires and 52 injuries for this year, which also has 19 recalls on file.
Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 370 of 39,812 complaints (1%), including 4 for 2018.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2017 | 1,465 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2018 model year
- 26V373000 — Exterior Lighting (Jun 2026)
- 26V375000 — Power Train (Jun 2026)
- 25V236000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Apr 2025)
Recent owner reports about equipment
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while parked and attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the steering wheel was pulling to the left or to the right, forcing the contact to keep and maintain a strong grip on the steering wheel while driving.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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