Ford Motor Company has recently issued a recall affecting over 36,000 vehicles due to a defect related to the seating functions, which may elevate the risk of injury for occupants.
According to a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain vehicles have been identified where the front passenger seat has the potential to move unexpectedly.
The recall notice elaborates on the problem, stating that the Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) could inadvertently command the driver seat functions, resulting in the front passenger seat shifting forward, backward, or tilting without any action from the occupants in the vehicle. This could lead to passengers in the front seat being placed in an “unsafe seating position,” which may also impact the safety of those seated behind them.
Data from the NHTSA indicates that a total of 36,994 units of the 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator models are potentially affected by this issue, with the recall identified under number 26S77.
Ford urges vehicle owners to bring their cars to a dealership for a free software update, designed to disable the driver mode that is causing the malfunction. Owners can expect to receive notification letters regarding this recall by November.
In addition to the dealership visit, vehicle owners can check the status of their cars or look for ongoing recall activities using the NHTSA recall portal or Ford’s owner recall inquiry tool. For further assistance, owners are encouraged to contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.
This situation underscores the importance of vehicle safety and proper functionality of critical components, particularly those related to seating, as they play a vital role in passenger safety during operation.