Ford Orders Recall of More Than 548,000 SUVs After 65 People Injured From Chrome Trim

Ford is recalling more than 548,000 Expedition SUVs in the United States after reports that peeling chrome trim on the center console has injured at least 65 people, according to federal safety regulators and the automaker.

Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) state that 548,463 Ford Expedition SUVs from the 2018 through 2024 model years are covered by the recall.

The problem involves chrome plating on the center console that can bubble, peel, and separate from the underlying material, creating sharp edges that may cut occupants' hands or fingers, according to Car Scoops.

Ford Recalls SUVs Over 'Risk of Injury'

Regulators say contact with these edges can increase the risk of injury for front-seat occupants reaching for controls, cupholders, or storage areas near the affected trim.

Ford told NHTSA it is aware of 65 injuries globally that have been linked to the peeling chrome trim, as well as one crash associated with the condition.

Some owners reported lacerations serious enough to require professional medical treatment, though no fatalities have been reported in connection with the defect.

The company's internal data also includes 4,634 warranty claims, 150 field reports, and 34 customer call center reports potentially related to the issue as of mid-2026.

According to the NHTSA recall report, the defective trim parts were supplied by a vendor whose components did not meet Ford's material and manufacturing specifications.

Over time, the chrome finish can deteriorate, leading to raised or jagged edges on the console surface where occupants typically rest or move their hands. The safety agency said the condition can develop in normal use without any prior warning to the driver.

Ford said dealers will inspect the center console on affected Expedition vehicles and replace trim components that show signs of bubbling, peeling, or separation, Motor1 reported.

Replacement of Parts

The replacement parts will use chrome plating that complies with updated specifications designed to prevent the defect, and all repairs will be performed free of charge to owners.

The company plans to notify owners by mail, and NHTSA documents indicate that notification letters are expected to begin going out in the coming weeks.

The chrome-trim recall adds to a series of recent safety actions for the automaker, including a separate campaign announced this month for nearly 420,000 U.S. vehicles over a seat belt issue involving certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models.

In February, Ford also initiated a recall of about 4.4 million trucks, vans, and SUVs over trailer-lighting software problems that could increase crash risk while towing. NHTSA continues to track Ford's recall performance as part of its broader oversight of safety campaigns across the industry, as per US News.

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