Ford Motor Company issued NHTSA recall campaign 26V402 for a transmission park system defect that poses a rollaway risk on several popular truck and SUV models. Affected vehicles can roll away after the driver shifts into Park and exits — a defect that can cause serious injury to pedestrians or damage to property.
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2018–2021 Ford Expedition
- 2020–2021 Ford Explorer
- 2021 Ford F-150
- Certain Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Aviator models from the same period
Not every vehicle from these year ranges is affected — the recall applies to specific VIN ranges. Check your exact vehicle at myobdcode.com/vin-lookup or NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm.
What is the exact defect?
The transmission park pawl mechanism — the component that physically locks the transmission in Park — may not engage properly under certain conditions. When the park mechanism fails to engage, the vehicle can roll away after the driver has exited, believing the vehicle is safely secured.
What should you do until the repair is completed?
- Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle, every single time, until the recall repair is completed. The parking brake is a mechanical system independent of the transmission park mechanism.
- Park on level ground when possible to reduce rollaway distance if the park mechanism fails.
- Contact your Ford dealer to schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
How serious is this?
Vehicle rollaway is classified as a high-severity defect by NHTSA. A rolling vehicle after the driver exits can cause injury to pedestrians, damage other vehicles, and create liability. Treat this recall with urgency.
Is the repair free?
Yes — all recall repairs are performed free at any authorized Ford dealer. No charge for parts or labor, regardless of mileage or ownership history.
Check your VIN now at myobdcode.com/vin-lookup and contact your Ford dealer to schedule the repair.