Ford Explorer, Mustang (2026): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 26V205000 · Mar 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
278
vehicles affected
278
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V205000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 278
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V205000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2026), Ford Mustang (2026), about 278 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V205000?
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.
What can happen?
An unexpected loss of drive power increases 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.