NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V470000 · Recalled July 21, 2026
Ford Motor Company Seats recall (26V470000)
Hazard: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do: 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
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Description
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.
Affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 6 affected year / make / model configurations across 2 makes (Ford, Lincoln). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.