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Ford Motor Company: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (2026 FORD EXPLORER, 2026 FORD MUSTANG)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-03-31

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2026 FORD EXPLORER; 2026 FORD MUSTANG
Reason / hazard
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 278
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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