Transport Canada Recall: Ford SUV Seats
Summary
Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain Ford SUVs due to a potential issue with the driver's seat that could cause a loss of control. Ford will notify owners and provide a software update to correct the defect.
What changed
Transport Canada has issued Recall 2026095 for certain Ford SUVs. The issue stems from the driver's seat automatic reversal system, which may cause the seat to move fully back on its track if it detects an obstruction, potentially leading to a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. The original publication date for this recall was March 3, 2026.
Ford will notify affected owners by mail and instruct them to bring their vehicles to a dealership for a software update to the seat control module. Consumers should follow Ford's instructions to ensure their vehicle's safety. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for the corrective action, prompt attention is advised to mitigate the safety risk.
What to do next
- Advise affected consumers to contact Ford dealerships for the software update.
- Review Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for further details on recall 2026095.
Source document (simplified)
Vehicle recall
Transport Canada Recall - 2026095 - FORD
2026-03-11
Summary
Product SUV recalled by FORD Issue Vehicle - Seats And Restraints What to do Please see corrective actions section below
Issue
Under certain conditions, if the driver's seat is moved and detects an obstruction, the automatic reversal system may cause the seat to move all the way back on the seat track. If this happens, it could cause a loss of control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the seat control module software.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
2026-03-03
Alert / recall type Vehicle recall Category Vehicles - SUV Companies Published by Transport Canada Audience General public Identification number RA-81745 Transport Canada ID 2026095
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