2018–2021 Ford & Lincoln (5 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 26V402000 (Ford 26S48)

NHTSA recall 26V402000 (Ford recall 26S48) covers about 741,195 2018–2021 Ford & Lincoln (5 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jun 24, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V402000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

741,195
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Jun 24, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission)

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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 26S48

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V402000 as 26S48. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S48 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Expedition2018–2021All Expedition recallsYears to avoid
Ford Explorer2020–2021All Explorer recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-1502021All F-150 recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Aviator2020–2021All Aviator recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Navigator2018–2021All Navigator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Mar 14, 2017 to Nov 9, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V402000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V402000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V402000 or 26S48). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V402000?

NHTSA recall 26V402000 (Ford recall 26S48) covers about 741,195 2018–2021 Ford & Lincoln (5 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jun 24, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V402000?

NHTSA's record for 26V402000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V402000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V402000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V402000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S48. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S48) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V402000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V402000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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