2020-2027 Ford Explorer Aviator Seat Recall
2025 FORD EXPLORER: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Updated July 14, 2026
The switch that controls easy-entry second-row outer seats in certain Ford Explorer and Aviator vehicles may stick or bind, causing the seat to unlatch, tip, or slide unexpectedly. A moving seat could fail to restrain an occupant properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on July 14, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
2020 to 2027 Ford Aviator and 2020 to 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles with easy-entry second-row outer seats. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2020-to-2027 Aviator or a 2020-to-2026 Explorer. Look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm whether your specific vehicle is in this recall.
What to do right now
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or wait for a letter in the mail. Ford will inspect and replace the bezel around the seat switch for free. An interim letter explaining the safety risk is expected to arrive July 27, 2026; a second letter with repair details will arrive around January 2027. Do not ignore these letters.
Contact: Ford Motor Company
The hazard
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V451000
- Recalled
- July 14, 2026
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