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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·October 20, 2026

Ford recalls 2025–2027 Lincoln Navigator over front passenger seat moving on its own

The rear audio control module may wrongly command the chauffeur seat feature, so the front passenger seat can move forward, back or recline unexpectedly, which could hit second-row passengers or force the front passenger into an unsafe position.

What to do

Dealers will update the software to disable chauffeur mode for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to Ford's recall number 26S77.

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Recall details

Product
Lincoln Navigator 2025–2027
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
A front passenger seat that moves unexpectedly can contact second-row passengers, or force the front passenger into an unsafe seating position, increasing the risk of injury.
Units
36,994 vehicles
Reported to NHTSA
October 20, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V691000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26S77
  • Model years: 2025–2027

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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 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline unexpectedly without occupant input.
Consequence
A front passenger seat that moves unexpectedly can contact second-row passengers, or force the front passenger into an unsafe seating position, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) and rear audio control module (RACM) software to disable chauffeur mode, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S77. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026.

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