Ford has issued a recall for 548,463 SUVs due to a potential interior safety issue with the chrome trim on the center console. The recall affects the 2018-2024 Expedition models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Safety Recall Report, the chrome plating can bubble and peel from the base material, creating sharp edges.
The problem may be the result of the part being manufactured out of spec. Ford uncovered the issue in September 2025 after identifying a trend in NHTSA’s Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) that referenced a sharp edge caused by bubbling and peeling center console trim on 2019-2020 Expeditions. Five of the six VOQs reported customers injuring their hands on the chrome.
View Price on AmazonThe automaker’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) opened an investigation a month later. Ford initially concluded it did not need to issue a safety recall for the peeling trim. However, the company subsequently re-evaluated the severity of the injuries that peeling trim could cause and decided to issue the recall.
Ford will fix the issue by replacing the center console with chrome plating that meets its specifications. The company is aware of 4,634 warranty claims, 65 injuries, and one accident globally related to the issue. Reported injuries include hand and finger lacerations, with a small number requiring professional medical attention.
This is the automaker's 41st recall so far this year. Ford issued 138 recalls in 2025. Motor1’s Take: Anyone who has fiddled with their car's interior trim knows it can become quite sharp if it breaks. Having it peel off on the center console and cause injuries isn't great, and we are glad Ford is fixing the hazard.
Source: motor1.com
