Ford Expedition, Explorer, F-150; Lincoln Aviator and 1 more (2018-2021): Power train
Recall 26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
741,195
vehicles affected
741,195
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V402000
- Date
- Jun 24, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 741,195
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 13 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V402000?
5 models: Ford Expedition (2018-2021), Ford Explorer (2020-2021), Ford F-150 (2021) and 2 more, about 741,195 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V402000?
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.
What can happen?
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.