# NHTSA recall 26V470000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 26V470000
- Manufacturer's number: 26S53
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Reported: 2026\-07\-21
- Owners notified: 2026\-09\-03
- Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Units potentially affected: 76748
- Part numbers: PU5A\-S608A14\-AJC, PU5A\-S608A14\-AGC

## What is wrong

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.


## What can happen

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second\-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.


## The remedy

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.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2025 FORD EXPLORER](/makes/ford/explorer/2025/recalls.md). Built from 2025\-11\-24.
- [2026 FORD EXPLORER](/makes/ford/explorer/2026/recalls.md)
- [2027 FORD EXPLORER](/makes/ford/explorer/2027/recalls.md). Built to 2026\-06\-27.
- [2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR](/makes/lincoln/aviator/2025/recalls.md). Built from 2025\-11\-24.
- [2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR](/makes/lincoln/aviator/2026/recalls.md)
- [2027 LINCOLN AVIATOR](/makes/lincoln/aviator/2027/recalls.md). Built to 2026\-06\-27.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [SSM 55226](/bulletins/11038439.md), 2026-10-12, Service bulletin
- [SSM 55100](/bulletins/11036530.md), 2026-09-01, Service bulletin
- [25L01](/bulletins/11019015.md), 2025-06-03, Other
- [SSM 52776](/bulletins/11006458.md), 2024-08-16, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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