Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V205000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-03-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V205000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
278
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-31
Owners notified
2026-04-10

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Explorer2026
Ford Mustang2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.