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Lincoln Navigator Driver Seat May Move Backward Unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 26V120000 · Reported Mar 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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Unexpected driver seat movement may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V120000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 3, 2026
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the driver seat’s obstacle detection software may malfunction at low speeds. This can cause the seat to reverse unexpectedly while someone is driving. The unexpected movement may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle. The recall repair updates the seat control software, either at a dealer or through a wireless update.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Lincoln dealer about the recall; Ford customer service is available at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Get the free seat control software update through a dealer or a wireless update.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V120000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Lincoln Navigator

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Lincoln seat recalls involving unexpected movement and weakened seat structures · all 10 Lincoln recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
Safety risk: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The seat control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.