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2018-2021 Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer and others recall: automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 24, 2026. It covers about 741,195 vehicles.

vehicles affected
741,195
reported
Jun 24, 2026
related complaints
1,809

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on June 26, 2026.

Recall number 26V402000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,809 complaints about transmission problems.

2018 Ford Expedition2019 Ford Expedition2020 Ford Expedition2021 Ford Expedition2020 Ford Explorer2021 Ford Explorer2021 Ford F-1502020 Lincoln Aviator2021 Lincoln Aviator2018 Lincoln Navigator2019 Lincoln Navigator2020 Lincoln Navigator

Questions about recall 26V402000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 26V402000, reported on June 24, 2026, covers about 741,195 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V402000?

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on June 26, 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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