Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 3, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Seats: front assembly, power adjust
NHTSA campaign 26V120000 · reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 1,189 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.