Ford recalled 79,579 SUVs because the driver’s seat may recline on its own without warning. The following vehicles are affected:
- 2026-2027 Ford Explorer
- 2026-2027 Lincoln Aviator
In a report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford states, “The unintended seat back movement during memory recall is caused by the recline motor incorrectly interpreting the driver seat’s position.”
The unexpected driver’s seat movement may cause the seat to fully recline, and according to Ford, “without obstacle detection and/or bounce back could pose a risk of impingement or entrapment of a second-row passenger”
Ford noted the inadvertent seat movement might occur under certain circumstances, including “unlocking or remote-starting the vehicle using a key fob or mobile app, or approaching the vehicle with a programmed key fob.”
The company is aware of 133 reports from multiple sources about this issue and notes that no injuries or accidents have been reported. A remedy may include a combination of parts replacement and an over-the-air (OTA) software update, but the specific fix is still being determined. Ford will notify owners once a remedy and notification schedule are set.
Owners can get updates on this and other recalls by checking our easy-to-use vehicle identification number (VIN) tool at our recall center.
