2027 Ford Explorer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

Safety Risk

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. The owner notification schedule has not been provided. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

What can fail

A software error may prevent the pedestrian warning sound from operating at certain speeds in these hybrid vehicles.

What the fix does

For 28-speaker Nautilus Hybrid models, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module at no cost. Remedy for other models is under development.