2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer — Seat belts
Published March 18, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 17, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V159000, published March 18, 2026 and initiated March 17, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer — Seat belts.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- AVIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2026 FORD EXPLORER | 2025 FORD EXPLORER | 2024 FORD EXPLORER | 2023 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2020 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer — Seat belts recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V159000 on March 18, 2026. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: AVIATOR.