Lincoln: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Lincoln only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 26V470000Received 21 Jul 2026. 76,748 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Power Adjust

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S53. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2026. The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

2. 26V451000Received 14 Jul 2026. 387,911 units.

   Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S52. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Aug 2026. The campaign has 15 make, model and year entries.

3. 26V415000Received 30 Jun 2026. 66,383 units.

   Forward Collision Avoidance / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S51. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2026. The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

4. 26V402000Received 24 Jun 2026. 741,195 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S48. The campaign has 13 make, model and year entries.

5. 26V377000Received 9 Jun 2026. 1,013 units.

   Lane Departure / Lane Keep / Steering Assist

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V031. The lane center assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure to alert the driver with the intended hands-off the wheel warnings may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the power steering control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S44. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S44. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2026. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Lincoln model line has the most recall campaigns?

The Navigator: 68 campaigns for 31 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Lincoln model line has the most complaints?

The Town Car: 3,308 complaints for 34 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Lincoln vehicles name?

Air Bags: 106.6 per 1,000 component mentions. Electrical System: 102 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 72.5 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Lincoln?

110,939,717 units in 341 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.