Ford Motor Company announced Thursday it will pull more than 548,000 vehicles off American roads due to a potentially dangerous defect in their interior consoles, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The problem stems from deteriorating chrome plating on the center console that can bubble and flake off as it ages, creating sharp edges that pose an injury risk to anyone who touches them, safety officials explained.
The safety recall impacts select Ford Expedition models from the 2018 through 2024 model years, according to the NHTSA. Officials say the defect appears to stem from a supplier who manufactured the chrome console trim using methods that fell short of Ford’s required standards.
Ford dealerships will examine affected vehicles and swap out faulty center consoles at no cost to owners, the safety administration confirmed.
