CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in certain 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may fail. When it does, the vehicle can unexpectedly lose drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, especially when merging, passing, or driving in traffic. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and act promptly.
Dealers will replace the EGR valve free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. You can also check whether your vehicle is affected by searching your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S10).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 |
| Ford Escape | 2025 |
| Ford Explorer | 2025 |
| Ford Maverick | 2025 |
| Ford Mustang | 2025 |
| Ford Ranger | 2025 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2025 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 |