Ford engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the engine hard parts internal/mechanical. Here is what owners need to know.
The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-205.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ford Explorer |
| 2026 | Ford Mustang |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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