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NHTSA Recall 26V371000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58 vehicles. It affects 2024 Ford Explorer.

58
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (June 24)
NHTSA campaign26V371000
Manufacturer campaign26S39
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedJune 9, 2026
Owner notificationJune 24, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.

Safety risk

A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S39. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 12, 2026.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V371000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Explorer2024

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.