Ford Recalls 548K Expedition SUVs That May Have Dangerous Center Consoles
Key takeaways
- The chrome plating on some 2018–2024 Ford Expedition SUVs could chip away, leaving sharp edges behind that could cut drivers or passengers.
- According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 12.8 percent of the recalled population is expected to suffer from the defective center consoles.
- The recall documents show that the defect is as simple as the center console's chrome trim peeling or separating from the base material, which could leave behind sharp edges.
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The chrome plating on some 2018–2024 Ford Expedition SUVs could chip away, leaving sharp edges behind that could cut drivers or passengers.
Michael Simari|Car and Driver Ford issued a recall for 548,463 Expedition SUVs because the chrome plating on the center console could chip and become dangerous to occupants.According to associated NHTSA documents, the recall covers a subset of 2018–2024 Expeditions, with an estimated 12.8 percent of the recall population affected.Owners will be instructed to bring their vehicle to a dealership to have the console inspected and replaced if bubbling or peeling is present.Ford is recalling 548,463 Expedition SUVs because the center console found in some 2018–2024 examples could peel away, leaving behind potentially dangerous edges. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 12.8 percent of the recalled population is expected to suffer from the defective center consoles.
The recall documents show that the defect is as simple as the center console's chrome trim peeling or separating from the base material, which could leave behind sharp edges. According to the NHTSA paperwork, the peeling chrome is said to have been manufactured with parameters that don't meet Ford's specifications.