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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V301📅 May 13, 2026

2026 Ford Escape & 2026 Lincoln Corsair recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

💥 The risk

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V301000
Manufacturer recall #
25C69
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
208
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 16, 2026
Built
Oct 27, 2025 – Dec 9, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V301 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V301?

2026 Ford Escape & 2026 Lincoln Corsair. 208 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.