Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 SUVs because an issue with the second-row easy-entry seats could increase the risk of injury, according to federal regulators.
A total of 387,911 vehicles are affected, including certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice.
The NHTSA said the vehicles may have a defect that could cause a second-row seat to tip or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.
“A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury,” the NHTSA said.
“The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly,” the agency explained.
The agency noted some warning signs that vehicle owners should keep an eye out for.
“If the button is stuck in the down position, the customer may not be able to use the easy entry feature or return the seat to its normal position after using the easy entry feature,” the notice reads.
Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group identified 14 reports as of June 16, 2026, of unintended second-row seat movement while the vehicle was in drive.
Six involved vehicles that had already received a remedy under an earlier recall, while eight involved vehicles that were not covered by the previous campaign.
Ford said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue.
Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealership, where the second-row easy-entry switch bezel and housing will be replaced with a revised design at no charge.
Owner notification letters will be mailed out later this month, with another letter about the remedy expected to be sent out in January.
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