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Campaign 26V205000

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ID: #26V205000 MFR: Ford Motor Company

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

What Happened
Your 2026 Explorer or Mustang's engine has a problem with the small metal clips that keep the engine's moving parts in place. These clips might not have been installed correctly, which could cause engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your engine could fail, and you might lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
You can get this fixed for free at a dealership, which will check the engine clips and replace the engine if needed. You should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an appointment.

Affected Vehicles

2026 FORD Mustang

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V205000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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