Ford 2026-06-24 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-26V402000
2021 Ford Explorer Recall
Issued June 24, 2026 · Ford
In June 2026, Ford recalled the 2021 Ford Explorer, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Dana Whitfield, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using 2021 Ford Explorer only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Ford to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- Ford
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- June 24, 2026
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Not listed
- Recall number
- NHTSA-26V402000
- Made in
- Not listed
- Issuing agency
- NHTSA
In context
- Ford has 263 recalls in our database, including 3 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 1,771 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- This is the 98th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2026.