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NHTSARecalled Mar 3, 2026 · #26V120000

Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
  • 2026 Lincoln Navigator
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice