Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 LINCOLN AVIATORManufacturer campaign: 26S53Part: PU5A-S608A14-AJC2025 FORD EXPLORERPart: PU5A-S608A14-AGC2027 LINCOLN AVIATOR2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR2027 FORD EXPLORER2026 FORD EXPLORERVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
- Brand or manufacturer
- LINCOLN
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V470000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety