Ford 2025 Vehicle Models Recall for EGR Valve Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 model vehicles due to a potential failure in the exhaust gas recirculation valve, which could lead to an unexpected loss of drive power and increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 model vehicles because the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 430,236 units of the following 2025 model vehicles: Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang, Ford Maverick, Ford Explorer, Ford Escape, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Bronco, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Corsair. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V122000, and Ford's recall number is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 4, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect interim letters notifying them of the safety risk, which were mailed on March 20, 2026. Once the final remedy is available in September 2026, additional letters will be sent. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, potentially affecting many drivers of these popular vehicle models.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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