Ford Recalls 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair Vehicles
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles due to a park module failure that may not lock the vehicle in park.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 23, 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 (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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 416 units of 2026 Ford Escape and 2026 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026.
What You Should Do
The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed May 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69.
Why This Matters
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V301000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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