NHTSA recall 26V-122 (26V122000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported March 3, 2026 - about 47,804 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V122000
- Also written as
- 26V-122
- Manufacturer number
- 26S10
- Reported
- March 3, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~47,804
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-122 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.