Recall 26V122 covers 47,804 listed 2025 vehicles for EGR valve failure and loss of drive power. Repair will be free at franchised Lincoln dealers once available.
Lincoln is recalling 47,804 2025 Corsair, Nautilus, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles under recall 26V122 because the exhaust gas recirculation valve can fail and cause an unexpected loss of drive power. That loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The exhaust gas recirculation valve, often called the EGR valve, controls how exhaust gas is routed back into the engine. That flow helps the engine manage combustion temperature and emissions. Inside the valve, a small poppet head opens and closes to regulate that flow.
On affected 2025 Corsair, Nautilus, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles, the poppet head can detach because laser weld penetration during EGR valve production was inconsistent. When that head separates, the valve no longer controls exhaust flow correctly. Ford identified that the failure can lead to weak acceleration and an unexpected loss of drive power.
Owners can notice weak acceleration, engine vibration, a no start condition, or a check engine light before the valve failure is confirmed. Those are the warning signs to report when contacting a Lincoln dealer.
Who's affected?
Covers nine 2025 nameplates using the same exhaust gas recirculation valve. VINs became searchable on March 4, 2026.
| 2025 Lincoln Corsair | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Nautilus | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Escape | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Maverick | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Mustang | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| Units affected | 47,804 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Unexpected loss of drive power reduces your ability to keep pace with traffic and increases the risk of a crash. Treat weak acceleration, engine vibration, a no start condition, or a check engine light as a reason to schedule service soon and avoid longer trips until checked. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Corsair, Nautilus, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, or Ranger is included in this recall.
- Wait for Ford's final remedy letter before trying to schedule the repair; the final dealer fix is still under development.
- Call Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions and reference recall number 26V122 when you call.
- Ask a franchised Lincoln dealer about interim guidance if the vehicle loses drive power or shows engine drivability problems.
- Avoid highway trips and heavy traffic when practical until the EGR valve repair is available, because the valve failure can cause unexpected loss of drive power.
What happens at the repair
The final repair is still under development. Interim letters were mailed on March 20, 2026, and additional letters are expected once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Once Lincoln opens the final repair, a Lincoln technician will perform the recall work for free. Parts and labor are covered. The manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan is on file for this recall. If you already paid for a related repair, ask Lincoln customer service or the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 3, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 4, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 4, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 16, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V122?
Recall 26V122 covers 47,804 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick, Ford Mustang, and Ford Ranger vehicles with an EGR valve defect. The valve can fail and cause an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick, Ford Mustang, or Ford Ranger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V122. If it is, contact a franchised dealer and reference Ford recall number 26S10. The final remedy is still under development, and Ford expects additional letters once that repair is available in September 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost once the remedy is ready. Ford's final remedy for recall 26V122 is still under development, so keep the interim notice and ask the dealer how to proceed when scheduling opens.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected loss of drive power. If the EGR valve fails while driving, the vehicle can lose propulsion without the driver asking for it, increasing crash risk. The official remedy is still under development, so confirm your VIN and follow dealer instructions.
When will owners be notified about recall 26V122?
Ford mailed interim owner letters on March 20, 2026. Those letters notified owners about the safety risk while the final remedy remains under development. Ford expects to send additional letters once the final repair is available, anticipated in September 2026.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V122000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V122 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V122000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →