Vehicle recall 26V691000 · October 20, 2026
2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator
The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline unexpectedly…
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline unexpectedly without occupant input.
- Consequence
- A front passenger seat that moves unexpectedly can contact second-row passengers, or force the front passenger into an unsafe seating position, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) and rear audio control module (RACM) software to disable chauffeur mode, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S77. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V691000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S77
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,994
- 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.
- Lincoln Navigator (2025-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025
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