The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V120000·Announced 2026-03-03

Ford Recalls 2026 Lincoln Navigator for Driver Seat Software Defect

Ford is recalling 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the driver seat software may malfunction at low speeds, causing the seat to move unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the obstacle detection software for the driver seat, which may malfunction at low speeds. This malfunction can result in the seat reversing unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven.

The unexpected movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on March 13, 2026. Dealers will update the seat control module software free of charge, either in-person or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,189

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NAVIGATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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