Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Bronco 2025
- Ford Bronco Sport 2025
- Ford Escape 2025
- Ford Explorer 2025
- Ford Maverick 2025
- Ford Mustang 2025
- Ford Ranger 2025
- Lincoln Corsair 2025
- Lincoln Nautilus 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V122000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 47,804
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 10, 2024 to Nov 24, 2025
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S10
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jul 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jun 24, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling May 27, 2026
- Ford recall: Equipment May 26, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.