NHTSA Recall 26V122000: Ford & Lincoln EGR Valve Loss of Power

What the recall covers

Recall 26V122000 (Ford reference 26S10) covers about 48,000 model year 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles — including 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).

The remedy

A final remedy is still under development. Interim owner letters explaining the safety risk were expected to mail March 16, 2026, with a second letter once a repair is available (anticipated around September 2026).

What owners should do now

• Watch for your Ford or Lincoln letters and schedule the repair once a remedy is available.
• If you notice weak acceleration, vibration, or a no-start condition, have the vehicle checked promptly.
• Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
• Keep your recall letters and every repair order, and note any loss-of-power incident or time out of service.
• If a problem persists after service, save the paperwork.

How to check your VIN

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ford.com, or lincoln.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.

Ford customer service: 866-436-7332 (Ford recall reference 26S10). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Ford may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.