# Ford Motor Company: Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly (26V120000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Driver's Seat May Move Unexpectedly |
| NHTSA ID | 26V120000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S11 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 1189 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving. |
| Consequence | Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | The seat control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 1,189 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V120000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.