2020-2026 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: seat belts
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 17, 2026. It covers about 561 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 561
- reported
- Mar 17, 2026
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 2026
- related complaints
- 37
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 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 on March 19, 2026.
Recall number 26V159000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints about seat belts problems.
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Questions about recall 26V159000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator seat belts?
Yes. Recall 26V159000, reported on March 17, 2026, covers about 561 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V159000?
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 on March 19, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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