Ford Recalls Over 47,000 Vehicles for Potential Loss of Drive Power Due to EGR Valve Failure

What Happened

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for several 2025 model year vehicles due to a defect in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the EGR valve in these vehicles may fail, which can result in an unexpected loss of drive power while the vehicle is in operation.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves approximately 47,804 units from the 2025 model year across both Ford and Lincoln brands. The specific models affected include:

• Ford: Mustang, Ranger, Maverick, Escape, Explorer, Bronco Sport, and Bronco
• Lincoln: Nautilus and Corsair

Official records indicate the NHTSA Campaign Number for this recall is 26V122000, and Ford’s internal recall number is 26S10.

What You Should Do

Ford is currently developing a remedy for the defect. The manufacturer expects to mail interim notification letters to owners by March 16, 2026, to inform them of the safety risk. A second round of letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated for September 2026.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Additionally, owners can check if their specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is involved by visiting NHTSA.gov, as the database became searchable for this recall on March 4, 2026.

Why This Matters

An unexpected loss of drive power while a vehicle is in motion significantly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety hazard to the driver, passengers, and other motorists.

Source

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V122000.