Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Ford Motor Company
Which vehicles may be affected?
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.
Potentially affected: 387,911
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What NHTSA says
Component
SEATS
Consequence
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Is a fix available?
No fix yet
No fix yet, according to NHTSA
“Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027.”
Until the fix is available, follow the cautions NHTSA lists on this page.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V451000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V451000
Report date: July 14, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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