NHTSA recall 26V-122: Engine and Engine Cooling

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 4, 2026 · 8 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

26V-122
March 4, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V122000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 4, 2026
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2025 Ford Explorer20 recalls total2025 Ford Bronco Sport7 recalls total2025 Ford Escape10 recalls total2025 Ford Mustang6 recalls total2025 Ford Maverick12 recalls total2025 Ford Ranger13 recalls total2025 Lincoln Nautilus6 recalls total2025 Lincoln Corsair7 recalls total

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