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NHTSA campaign 26V691000

Front Passenger Seat May Move Unexpectedly

Ford Motor Company

Potential units
36,994
Report received
Oct 20, 2026
Manufacturer ID
26S77

Recall summary

What is being recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline unexpectedly without occupant input.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A front passenger seat that moves unexpectedly can contact second-row passengers, or force the front passenger into an unsafe seating position, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) and rear audio control module (RACM) software to disable chauffeur mode, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S77. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, 2026.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2026 Lincoln NavigatorProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2025 Lincoln Navigator11/09/2023 - Unknown
Vehicle2027 Lincoln NavigatorUnknown - 08/17/2026

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files