LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-03

Lincoln Navigator vehicles, driver seat obstacle detection software may malfunction

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-03
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	NAVIGATOR
Model year	2026
Units affected	1189
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving._x000D_ Unexpected movement of the driverâs seat may affect the driverâs ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	SEATS
Remedy	The seat control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Recall number	26V120000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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