CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.
- Risk
- A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S39. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 12, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Some 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission may experience an unintended reset of the powertrain control module while the vehicle is moving. This reset can damage the park system, so the transmission may not shift into PARK.
If the vehicle cannot be placed in PARK, it can roll away after you leave it, which raises the risk of injury or a crash.
An authorized Ford dealer will inspect the park system for damage and replace any affected components at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. For questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S39). You can also check whether your vehicle is involved by searching your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs become searchable June 12, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2024 |
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