Lincoln, Ford recall — Seat Belts

NHTSA · March 17, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V159000 (Lincoln, Ford), reported March 17, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 561.
• Component: Seat Belts.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 17, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V159000

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Defect

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.

Consequence

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective action

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

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