Ford Ranger recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 3, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2025 Ford, Lincoln — 9 models

Recall number

26V122000

Brand / firm

Ford, Lincoln

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 47,804 units

Why it was recalled

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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 to do

The remedy is currently under development. 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.