Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 17, 2026; 14 model-year listings affected.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 26V159000 · reported March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 561 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.