Mechanic Notes

2024 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission recall 26V371000

Safety recall

Component: Power Train:Automatic Transmission · Campaign 26V371000 · Reported 09/06/2026

Symptoms / what can happen

A park system that is damaged may not shift into "PARK," resulting in a vehicle rollaway and increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Cause

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will inspect for park system damage and replace the park system components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S39. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 12, 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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