NHTSA Campaign 26V122000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 3, 2026 · 47,804 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO | 2025 | 47,804 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2025 | 47,804 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2025 | 47,804 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2025 | 47,804 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2025 | 47,804 |
| FORD | MUSTANG | 2025 | 47,804 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2025 | 47,804 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2025 | 47,804 |
| LINCOLN | NAUTILUS | 2025 | 47,804 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V122000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.