Recall 26V122000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V122000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 47,804 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V124000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 849,310 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD, LINCOLN from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 26V122000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2193116 | Apr 2, 2026 | 2025 FORD ESCAPE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine and E… |
| 2193118 | Jan 6, 2026 | 2025 FORD ESCAPE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the b… |
| 2193119 | Jan 6, 2026 | 2025 FORD ESCAPE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the b… |
| 2192560 | Jan 1, 2026 | 2025 FORD BRONCO SPORT | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine… |
| 2190725 | Nov 30, 2025 | 2025 FORD ESCAPE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wh… |
| 2189777 | Mar 5, 2025 | 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Corsair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine a… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.