Recall 26V402000: 2018–2021 Lincoln Navigator and 4 other models
- Report received
- Jun 24, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 741,195vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Ford Expedition382 complaints
- 2019 Ford Expedition522 complaints
- 2020 Ford Expedition425 complaints
- 2021 Ford Expedition241 complaints
- 2020 Ford Explorer1,244 complaints
- 2021 Ford Explorer448 complaints
- 2021 Ford F-1501,036 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator110 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator40 complaints
- 2018 Lincoln Navigator52 complaints
- 2019 Lincoln Navigator85 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Navigator32 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Navigator33 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.