Recalls & safety ratings
Sourced from NHTSA recall and safety-rating data — last checked 2 November 2026.
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NHTSA campaign 26V470000 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.
NHTSA crash-tests vehicles and rates them out of five stars. More stars mean a safer car. Ratings are per body style, so a model can appear more than once below.
15.1% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
14.7% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
15.1% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
14.7% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
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