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HighNHTSA·26V122000·Announced 2026-03-03

2025 Ford Vehicles Recalled for EGR Valve Failure Risk

Ford is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to a potential EGR valve failure that could cause an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, specifically an unexpected loss of drive power increasing crash risk, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 models including the Ranger, Mustang, Maverick, Escape, Explorer, Bronco Sport, Bronco, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Corsair. The recall involves the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, which may fail and result in an unexpected loss of drive power.

The EGR valve is part of the engine and exhaust system under the component category of emission control. A failure of this valve can lead to a sudden reduction in engine power, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 47,804 vehicles across the listed model lines. Ford has stated that the remedy is currently under development, with interim notification letters mailed on March 20, 2026, and final remedy letters expected to be sent by September 2026.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford's recall number 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD NAUTILUS, CORSAIR, RANGER, MUSTANG
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Exhaust System
Hazard
Affected units
47,804

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (9)

  • NAUTILUS
  • CORSAIR
  • RANGER
  • MUSTANG
  • MAVERICK
  • EXPLORER
  • ESCAPE
  • BRONCO SPORT
  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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