Lincoln · United States · High
Lincoln Aviator: Seat belts
Affects Lincoln Aviator · 2020–2026 — about 561 vehicles.
The hazard
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational