Ford Mustang recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 31, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2026 Ford Mustang, Explorer

Recall number

26V205000

Brand / firm

Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 278 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 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.