Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V402000

Power train: automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-06-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V402000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
741,195
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-24

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Scope of coverage

13 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Expedition2021 2020 2019 2018
Ford Explorer2021 2020
Ford F-1502021
Lincoln Aviator2021 2020
Lincoln Navigator2021 2020 2019 2018

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.