NHTSA Campaign 26V120000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 3, 2026 · 1,189 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2026 1,189

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V120000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.