Ford Recalls 105K SUVs for Seat Belt Flaw, Safety Regulators Flag Pre-Tensioner Issues

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday announced that it recalled more than 105,000 Ford Motor Co. F SUVs due to concerns about their seat belts.

The recall affects Ford’s Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 to 2020.

The regulator said that seat belt pre-tensioners for drivers and front passengers might accidentally lock.

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Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor date codes and replace impacted parts for free.

Price Action: F shares are down 2.86% at $9.86 at last check Thursday.

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