2026 Ford Escape and 2026 Lincoln Corsair recall: Power train: automatic transmission, internal, park pawl
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V301000
- Reported
- May 12, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Part
- Power train: automatic transmission, internal, park pawl
- Vehicles affected
- About 208
What is wrong
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.
The fix
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ford Escape (2026); Lincoln Corsair (2026). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 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…
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