Recall 26V-205
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2026 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-205
- Reported
- March 31, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 278 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2026
- Ford Mustang 2026