Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
What could happen
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2020–2026
- Lincoln Aviator 2020–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V159000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 17, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 30, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 561
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- 26C18
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 210
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 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.