Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator (2020-2026): Seat belts
Recall 26V159000 · Mar 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
561
vehicles affected
561
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V159000
- Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 561
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2020-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
What can happen
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V159000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2020-2026), Lincoln Aviator (2020-2026), about 561 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V159000?
Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18.
What can happen?
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.