Lincoln recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
What could happen
Unexpected movement of the driverâs seat may affect the driverâs ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The seat control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Lincoln Navigator 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V120000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 13, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,189
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 26, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S11
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts May 27, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.