Ford Recalls 2026 Lincoln Navigator Over Unexpected Driver Seat Movement
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Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 1,189 Lincoln Navigator vehicles from the 2026 model year due to a software defect that can cause the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles due to a software malfunction. The obstacle detection software for the driver’s seat may fail at low speeds, which can cause the seat to reverse unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 1,189 units of the 2026 Lincoln Navigator. The specific component involved is the power adjust front seat assembly. Owners can verify if their vehicle is included by checking their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website, where data became searchable as of March 5, 2026.
What You Should Do
Ford will provide a software update for the seat control module free of charge. This update can be completed by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by March 23, 2026.
Consumers with questions may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal reference number for this recall is 26S11.
Why This Matters
Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat while driving can compromise the driver’s ability to reach the pedals or maintain proper control of the vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V120000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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