NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Ford Explorer and 1 more recall: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips
- Recall number
- 26V205000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Engine And Engine Cooling
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 278
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Engine And Engine Cooling
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S23
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V205000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.