Lincoln · United States · Mod
Lincoln Aviator: Seats — mid/rear assembly
Affects Lincoln Aviator · 2020–2027 — about 388K vehicles.
The hazard
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.