Ford Recalls 36,994 Lincoln Navigators Because a Rear Audio Module Can Move the Front Passenger Seat on Its Own
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles, 36,994 in total, because the rear audio control module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall, campaign number 26V691, was reported by Ford on October 20, 2026.
An RACM fault can cause the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward or recline unexpectedly without occupant input. A seat that moves on its own can contact second-row passengers or force the front passenger into an unsafe seating position, increasing the risk of injury, NHTSA said.
Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) and rear audio control module software to disable chauffeur mode, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November 2026. The vehicle identification numbers involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 26, and Ford's number for the recall is 26S77.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 to check whether their vehicle is included. (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Photo: 图：一辆2025款林肯领航员。Wikimedia Commons 图片（公共领域）。 / Photo: A 2025 Lincoln Navigator. Image via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).
