Recall 26V159000: Ford Motor Company, seat belts
Reported 2026-03-17 · vehicle recall · 561 units
Problem
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.
Risk
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2020 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2021 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2022 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2023 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2024 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2025 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2026 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2022 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2023 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2024 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2025 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2026 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26C18 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-03-30 |
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