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NHTSA recall 26V-402 (26V402000)

power train recall reported June 24, 2026 - about 741,195 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V402000
Also written as
26V-402
Manufacturer number
26S48
Reported
June 24, 2026
Vehicles affected
~741,195
Component
power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-402 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Ford Expedition - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Ford Explorer - 2020, 2021
Ford F-150 - 2021
Lincoln Aviator - 2020, 2021
Lincoln Navigator - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.