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NHTSA 26V159000 United States

Ford Explorer recall: Seat Belts

Official safety recall 26V159000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign26V159000
ComponentSeat Belts
Report date2026-03-17
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Lincoln Aviator2020United States
Lincoln Aviator2021United States
Lincoln Aviator2022United States
Lincoln Aviator2023United States
Lincoln Aviator2024United States
Lincoln Aviator2025United States
Lincoln Aviator2026United States
Ford Explorer2020United States
Ford Explorer2021United States
Ford Explorer2022United States
Ford Explorer2023United States
Ford Explorer2024United States
Ford Explorer2025United States
Ford Explorer2026United States

The problem

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.

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

The official 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 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.