Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2018–2021
- Ford Explorer 2020–2021
- Ford F-150 2021
- Lincoln Aviator 2020–2021
- Lincoln Navigator 2018–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V402000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 741,195
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 8, 2020 to Oct 8, 2021
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S48
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Seats Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Suspension Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 9, 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.