Ford is recalling 2025 Explorer vehicles with potential engine power loss causing crash risk. Owners must have EGR valves replaced free by dealers.
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles because a faulty EGR valve can cause unexpected loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov in March 2026.
The EGR valve may fail, causing the engine to lose power unexpectedly. This could lead to a loss of control and crash if the driver is not prepared for sudden power loss.
Owners of 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the EGR valve repair may experience unexpected power loss.
Check if your 2025 Explorer has a VIN that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. The recall covers specific models including the 2025 Explorer.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will replace the EGR valve at no cost to you.
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
The EGR valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power that increases crash risk.
Your 2025 Explorer has a VIN that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free EGR valve replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V122000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V122000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
