Known Recalls

Model year record

2027 Ford Explorer

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V470000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
76,748
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-21
Owners notified
2026-09-03

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.