Ford Recalls over 387K SUVs over Unstable Second-Row Seats
Ford said 14 reports of unintended seat movement prompted the recall, and dealers will replace the switch bezel and housing at no charge.
- Ford is recalling 387,911 vehicles, including certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator models, due to a defect with second-row easy-entry seats that may tip or slide unexpectedly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported on Tuesday.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that the "switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly," which could increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Ford's Critical Concern Review Group identified 14 reports of unintended movement while vehicles were in drive as of June 16, 2026. "If the button is stuck in the down position, the customer may not be able to use the easy entry feature," notices explain.
- Owners can take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealership, where technicians will replace the second-row easy-entry switch bezel and housing with a revised design at no charge.
- Vehicle Identification Numbers for the affected vehicles became searchable on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website on July 16, and owner notification letters will be mailed later this month.
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