2025–2027 Ford Explorer & 2025–2027 Lincoln Aviator recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V470000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26S53
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 76,748
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 3, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR