Ford Expedition recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Official safety recall 26V402000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 2018 | United States |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2019 | United States |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2020 | United States |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2021 | United States |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020 | United States |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2020 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2021 | United States |
| Ford F-150 | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Expedition | 2018 | United States |
| Ford Expedition | 2019 | United States |
| Ford Expedition | 2020 | United States |
| Ford Expedition | 2021 | United States |
The problem
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.
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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 NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.