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Ford Expedition (2018-2021), Ford Explorer (2020-2021), Ford F-150 (2021), and 2 more

The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, causing park system damage and a rollaway risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company 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. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 741,195 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2026.

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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 26, 2026.
  2. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  4. Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Lincoln affected?

5 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • ExpeditionFord, model years 2018 to 2021
  • ExplorerFord, model years 2020 to 2021
  • F-150Ford, model years 2021
  • AviatorLincoln, model years 2020 to 2021
  • NavigatorLincoln, model years 2018 to 2021

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Transmission or drivetrain defect
Campaign
26V402000
Vehicles affected
741,195
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
26S48
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)