Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator (2020-2027): Seats
Recall 26V451000 · Jul 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
387,911
vehicles affected
387,911
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V451000
- Date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 387,911
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Mid/rear assembly
- Model years
- 2020-2027
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
What can happen
A seat that moves unexpectedly 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 and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 15 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V451000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2020-2026), Lincoln Aviator (2020-2027), about 387,911 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V451000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once.
What can happen?
A seat that moves unexpectedly 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.