Ford & Lincoln EGR Valve Loss-of-Power Recall: Your California Lemon Law Rights

Ford has recalled about 48,000 model year 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles (NHTSA recall 26V122000, Ford reference 26S10) because the EGR valve can fail and cause a loss of drive power — and there is no repair available yet. Here's what the recall covers, what to do, and when a recall like this can become a California lemon law claim.

What the recall covers

The recall spans a wide range of 2025 models — the Bronco, Bronco Sport, Ranger, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, and Mustang, plus the Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve can fail, causing weak acceleration, engine vibration, a no-start condition, or an unexpected loss of drive power, often at low speed.

What owners should do now

• Watch for your Ford or Lincoln letters (an interim letter went out in March 2026; a second follows with the remedy).
• If you notice weak acceleration, vibration, or a no-start condition, have the vehicle checked promptly.
• Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ford.com, or lincoln.com.
• Keep your recall letters and every repair order, and note any loss-of-power incident or time out of service.

When this recall can become a lemon

This is the kind of recall that can mature into a lemon claim. Loss of drive power is a serious safety defect, and when no repair is available yet, the impact on your use of the vehicle matters. If the eventual repair is significantly delayed or doesn't work, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.