2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2027 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer — Seats: mid/rear assembly
Published July 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 14, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V451000, published July 15, 2026 and initiated July 14, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2027 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer — Seats: mid/rear assembly.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- AVIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2027 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2026 FORD EXPLORER | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2023 FORD EXPLORER | 2024 FORD EXPLORER | 2025 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2027 Lincoln Aviator | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2025 Ford Explorer — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V451000 on July 15, 2026. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: AVIATOR.