Ford: Vehicle Rollaway Risk (power Train)

Recall Summary Ford is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles because the integrated park module may fail to lock into park, which could allow the vehicle to roll away. The fix is a free software update to the Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C, which will be available in August 2026 and can be installed over-the-air or at a dealer. Owners who received a notification letter in June 2026 should expect another letter when the remedy becomes available.

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Product

Component: POWER TRAIN. 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."

Reason

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: 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, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-05-12

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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