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Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Seats May Recline
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A driver's seat that reclines unexpectedly could trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V470000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a driver's seat that may recline on its own when no one is sitting in it, such as when the vehicle is remotely unlocked or remotely started. If the seat back moves unexpectedly, it could trap a person sitting in the second row.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free — dealers will disable the driver seat recline feature until parts are available, then replace the motor.
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 26V470000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Seat Recalls Involving Unlocked Seatbacks and Unexpected Movement · all 21 Ford recalls in this area
- 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 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
- Safety risk
- Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.