FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-17

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator with incorrectly tightened second-row seat belt anchor bolts

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-17
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2020-2026, 2020-2026
Units affected	561
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._x000D_ 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 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 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Recall number	26V159000
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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