Ford Motor Company - Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
USFord Motor Company - Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Affected Products
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V451000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V451000 |
| 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 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S52 |
| Potentially affected | 387911 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelSEATS
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