Ford recalls 2026 Lincoln Navigator over driver seat that may reverse unexpectedly while driving
The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds and make the seat reverse unexpectedly while driving, which may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
A dealer will update the seat control module software free of charge, or the update may come over the air (OTA). Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and use Ford's recall number 26S11.
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Recall details
- Product
- Lincoln Navigator 2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 1,189 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 3, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V120000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S11
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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