Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Recall 26V-122 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-122 covers 47,804 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 24, 2024 to November 24, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.