United StatesCertain 2020–2026 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles are affected; the second‑row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts may be improperly secured. A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, so dealers will inspect and replace or repair the anchor bolts free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. For more information contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26C18); VINs were searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V159000; Manufacturer campaign 26C18
The hazard
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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