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An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.","consequence":"Unexpected movement of the driver\u2019s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.","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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S53","initiated_by":"MFR","build_start":"","build_end":"2026-06-27","fmvss":"","variants":[],"severity":"moderate","why":"The seat reclines unintentionally but does not affect vehicle control or crash protection; the risk is trapping a rear occupant, which is an injury hazard but not a crash-causing or restraint-defeating defect.","documents":[{"label":"Defect report","order":1,"blurb":"The manufacturer's own filing to NHTSA describing the defect, the risk and the affected build range.","url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V470-6495.pdf","bytes":469980},{"label":"Owner letter","order":2,"blurb":"The letter mailed to registered owners, in full.","url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCONL-26V470-4436.pdf","bytes":136388}]},{"campaign":"26V451000","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-07-14","owner_notified":"2026-08-21","units":387911,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.","consequence":"A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S52","initiated_by":"MFR","build_start":"","build_end":"2026-06-24","fmvss":"","variants":[],"severity":"high","why":"A seat that unexpectedly unlatches, tips, or slides reduces occupant restraint protection during a crash, directly impairing a safety system designed to protect occupants in a collision.","documents":[{"label":"Defect report","order":1,"blurb":"The manufacturer's own filing to NHTSA describing the defect, the risk and the affected build range.","url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V451-5134.pdf","bytes":464203},{"label":"Owner letter","order":2,"blurb":"The letter mailed to registered owners, in full.","url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCONL-26V451-6671.pdf","bytes":84318}]}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"filed_as":["AVIATOR"],"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":87,"grade":"B","complaints":null,"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"tsbs":null,"dtc":[],"sgo":null,"popularity":120,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":20,"ncap":null,"complaints":0,"trims":5,"msrp_min":57495,"msrp_max":85910},"carried_from":null,"body":"SUV","presskit_trims":[{"trim_id":"2027_lincoln_aviator_aviator_premiere_rwd","trim_name":"Aviator Premiere","drivetrain":"rwd","powertrain":"ICE","msrp_base":57495,"sort_order":1},{"trim_id":"2027_lincoln_aviator_aviator_premiere_awd","trim_name":"Aviator Premiere","drivetrain":"awd","powertrain":"ICE","msrp_base":57495,"sort_order":2},{"trim_id":"2027_lincoln_aviator_aviator_reserve_rwd","trim_name":"Aviator Reserve","drivetrain":"rwd","powertrain":"ICE","msrp_base":67295,"sort_order":3},{"trim_id":"2027_lincoln_aviator_aviator_reserve_awd","trim_name":"Aviator Reserve","drivetrain":"awd","powertrain":"ICE","msrp_base":67295,"sort_order":4},{"trim_id":"2027_lincoln_aviator_aviator_black_label_awd","trim_name":"Aviator Black Label","drivetrain":"awd","powertrain":"ICE","msrp_base":85910,"sort_order":5}],"generated_at":"2026-10-02 23:31 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations","Manufacturer press kit"]}