2018-2021 Ford Expedition, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Report received by NHTSA: June 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
741,195 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer, 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator, 2021 Ford F-150.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
604 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 9, 2026 2014 Ford F-150 recall: Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control
- June 9, 2026 2019 Lincoln Nautilus recall: Steering Wheel Hands-Off Detection Alerts May Fail
- June 9, 2026 2015-2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion recall: Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid
- June 9, 2026 2018 Ford F-150 recall: Unintended Vehicle Movement
- June 9, 2026 2017 Ford Escape recall: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Expedition 2018-2021
- Ford Explorer 2020-2021
- Ford F-150 2021
- Lincoln Aviator 2020-2021
- Lincoln Navigator 2018-2021
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V402000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 741,195 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S48 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record