NHTSA recall 26V-205: Engine and Engine Cooling

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 31, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

26V-205
March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V205000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 31, 2026
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Ford Explorer14 recalls total2026 Ford Mustang5 recalls total

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