NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

2018–2021 Ford Expedition and 4 more recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk

Recall number
26V402000
Date
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicles › Power Train
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
741195
Hazard tags
Crash risk

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Product

Power Train

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
FordExpedition2018–2021
FordExplorer2020–2021
FordF-1502021
LincolnAviator2020–2021
LincolnNavigator2018–2021

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 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.

Consequence

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

What should you do?

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.

Manufacturer campaign number

26S48

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V402000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.