NHTSA Recall 26V301000: Park pawl (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 208 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V301000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C69 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › INTERNAL › PARK PAWL |
| Report received | May 12, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V301000
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.