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2025 FORD EXPLORER: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Updated July 14, 2026

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2025 FORD EXPLORER, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Hazard: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during 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

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

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

Ford Motor Company
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V451000
Recalled
July 14, 2026
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