Mechanic Notes

2025 Ford Escape Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve) recall 26V122000

Safety recall

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve) · Campaign 26V122000 · Reported 03/03/2026

Symptoms / what can happen

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Cause

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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