NHTSA Recall 26V122000: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,804 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V122000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) |
| Report received | March 3, 2026 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V122000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2025 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 |
| Ford Escape | 2025 |
| Ford Explorer | 2025 |
| Ford Maverick | 2025 |
| Ford Mustang | 2025 |
| Ford Ranger | 2025 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2025 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.