NHTSA recall 26V-120: Seats

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 3, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Seats recall

26V-120
March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
Safety risk
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The seat control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V120000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 3, 2026
ComponentSeats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Lincoln Navigator2 recalls total

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