Ford Motor Company - Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
USFord Motor Company - Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Secured Seat Belt Anchors |
| Nhtsa id | 26V159000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V159000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 4.28 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C18 |
| Potentially affected | 561 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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