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Vehicle RecallReported June 24, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

2019 Lincoln Navigator

Recalled by Ford Motor Company

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Ford Motor Company

Vehicle safety recall

This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall covering 2019 Lincoln Navigator, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on June 24, 2026 and affects approximately 741,195 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 2019 Lincoln Navigator, with approximately 741,195 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Ford Motor Company, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2019 Lincoln Navigator; 2018 Lincoln Navigator; 2021 Lincoln Aviator; 2021 Ford Explorer; 2021 Ford F-150; 2021 Lincoln Navigator; 2018 Ford Expedition; 2019 Ford Expedition; 2020 Ford Expedition; 2020 Lincoln Aviator; 2020 Ford Explorer; 2021 Ford Expedition…”

Why was 2019 Lincoln Navigator recalled?

According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, i….”

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 2019 Lincoln Navigator, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim l…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Full recall details

Status
Ongoing
Date reported
June 24, 2026
Recall started
June 24, 2026
Distributed in
Nationwide
What was recalled
2019 Lincoln Navigator; 2018 Lincoln Navigator; 2021 Lincoln Aviator; 2021 Ford Explorer; 2021 Ford F-150; 2021 Lincoln Navigator; 2018 Ford Expedition; 2019 Ford Expedition; 2020 Ford Expedition; 2020 Lincoln Aviator; 2020 Ford Explorer; 2021 Ford Expedition; 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Why it was recalled (as stated by the NHTSA)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
How to identify the affected product
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48.Show full text ▾Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Amount recalled
741,195 vehicles

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was 2019 Lincoln Navigator recalled?+

According to the NHTSA: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explore…

How serious is this recall?+

Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if I have 2019 Lincoln Navigator?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official NHTSA record

Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.

Recall number: NHTSA-26V402000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.

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