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Ford Explorer, Mustang, Nautilus EGR Valve Failure
high How serious is it? About this label
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V122000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in your vehicle may fail. If that happens, you could unexpectedly lose drive power while you're driving down the road. Dealers will replace the EGR valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters have already been mailed to affected owners.
What you should do
2. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or your dealer.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V122000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine and Cooling Recalls Involve Leaks and Power Loss · all 14 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Engine Recalls Involving Oil Leaks and Lost Drive Power · all 5 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.