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2026 Ford Explorer and Ford Mustang recall: hard parts internal/mechanical

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 31, 2026. It covers about 278 vehicles.

vehicles affected
278
reported
Mar 31, 2026
owners notified
Apr 10, 2026
related complaints
9

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

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.
Risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on April 2, 2026.

Recall number 26V205000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about engine problems.

2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford Mustang

Questions about recall 26V205000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Ford Explorer and Ford Mustang hard parts internal/mechanical?

Yes. Recall 26V205000, reported on March 31, 2026, covers about 278 vehicles.

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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on April 2, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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