Ford Motor Company: Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly (26V451000)
Ford Motor Company: Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly (26V451000). Its units affected of 387,911 is top-decile (97th percentile of 871 records). Dated 113 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 387,911 · 97th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 727.8x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly |
| NHTSA ID | 26V451000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S52 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 387911 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 97th of 871 (median 533, 727.8x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-07-14
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 97th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 387,911 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V451000: Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly, 387,911 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 387,911 is 727.8x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 113 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 387,911 | 97th | 2026-07-14 |
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 462,869 | 98th | 2026-07-02 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 228,367 | 95th | 2026-10-20 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 686,588 | 99th | 2026-03-05 |
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