Seat beltsRecall 26V-159 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-159 covers 561 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The risk
A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.