Ford Motor Company: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips (26V205000)
Ford Motor Company: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips (26V205000). Its units affected of 278 is below the median of 533 (43rd percentile). Dated 219 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 20/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 278 · 43th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.5x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips |
| NHTSA ID | 26V205000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S23 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 278 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. 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. |
| Consequence | An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 43th of 871 (median 533, 0.5x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-31
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 43rd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 278 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V205000: Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips, 278 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 278 is below the median (43th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 219 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 278 | 43rd | 2026-03-31 |
| Autocar, LLC | Vehicle | 1,339 | 59th | 2026-10-21 |
| Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA | Vehicle | 2,715 | 65th | 2025-11-13 |
| Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. | Vehicle | 19,823 | 81st | 2025-11-18 |
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