NHTSA recall 26V-301 (26V301000)
power train recall reported May 12, 2026 - about 208 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V301000
- Also written as
- 26V-301
- Manufacturer number
- 25C69
- Reported
- May 12, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~208
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Why it is dangerous
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-301 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.