Recall 26V402000: Ford Motor Company, power train:automatic transmission
Reported 2026-06-24 · vehicle recall · 741,195 units
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Problem
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.
Risk
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2018 |
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2019 |
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2020 |
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2021 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2020 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2021 |
| FORD | F-150 | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2018 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2019 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2021 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S48 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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