NHTSASEATS
Ford Motor Company - Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Published: March 3, 2026Recall ID: 26V120000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V120000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V120000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 42.64 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S11 |
| Potentially affected | 1189 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |