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Ford unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

NHTSA campaign 26V-470 · Reported July 21, 2026 · 76,748 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer and Aviator
VEHICLES AFFECTED
76,748
REMEDY
Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the front assembly power adjust. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

WHY IT MATTERS

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Once available, the motor will be replaced, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-470.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025–2027Ford Explorer
2025–2027Lincoln Aviator

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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