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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2021 FORD F-150Manufacturer campaign: 26S48Part: JL7A-14C204-*Part: LB5A-14C204-*Part: ML3A-14C204-*2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR2021 FORD EXPLORER2020 FORD EXPLORER2021 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR2019 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR2021 FORD EXPEDITION2020 FORD EXPEDITION2019 FORD EXPEDITION2018 FORD EXPEDITIONVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2021 FORD F-150
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V402000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety