Dearborn, MI – January 2, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 272,645 hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) that may roll away while parked. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury or property damage.
The following models are affected:
- 2025 – 2026 Ford Maverick
- 2024 – 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E
- 2022 – 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Recall summary
When the driver shifts into Park, a brake mechanism inside the transmission locks it up to prevent movement. In the affected vehicles, the Park gear mechanism may jam, preventing the parking brake from engaging.
Recall risks
With the parking gear not engaged, the vehicle may roll away and crash into surrounding pedestrians or objects.
Warning signs
Should the vehicle fail to shift into Park, the driver may notice the absence of the “P” symbol on the dashboard, accompanied by a wrench icon.
Safety tips
The electronic parking brake (EPB) should engage automatically when you park. Do not disengage it before leaving the vehicle.
Other Ford recalls
In December 2025, Ford recalled nearly 110,000 SUVs whose trims could have fallen off while driving, creating a road hazard.
In October 2025, almost 60,000 Ford and Lincolns were recalled over a fire risk caused by a leaking engine block heater.
The repair
The vehicles will receive an over-the-air (OTA) software update to ensure unobstructed Park gear engagement. This repair will be free of charge.
Notifications to the owners will be mailed between February 19, 2026 and May 12, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Ford rollaway recall affects close to 273,000 EVs and hybrids. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
