Ford Mustang, Explorer: Engine and engine cooling — hard parts internal/mechanical

Affects Ford Mustang, Explorer · 2026 — about 278 vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational