Vehicle recall 26V470000 · July 21, 2026
Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer
An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V470000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S53
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,748
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2025-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025
- Lincoln Aviator (2025-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025
Has your Ford been repaired?
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