Ford, Lincoln recall — Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

NHTSA · March 3, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V122000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported March 3, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 47,804.
• Component: Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve).
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 3, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V122000

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Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Corrective action

Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. 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.

Affected vehicles

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