Ford recall: Over 83,000 vehicles pulled due to headlight, engine valve issues
FILE-The Ford logo is visible on a pickup truck displayed on the sales lot at Serramonte Ford on January 06, 2026 in Colma, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Ford has recalled more than 83,000 cars involving two separate actions connected to problems that may boost the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released two recall notices on March 3 detailing what occurred with the impacted cars.
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NHTSA officials noted that that first recall said that 35,772 vehicles may experience a faulty "Dynamic Bending Light" software system, which controls the manner in which the headlights turn when driving around curves. According to the recall notice, the headlights can turn incorrectly, resulting in a glare and limiting visibility for drivers.
Separately, in a second NHTSA recall notice, approximately 47,804 vehicles were recalled for a defective "exhaust gas recirculation valve," meaning that the cars may lose drive power if the valve stops working.
What Ford vehicles are being recalled?
Why you should care:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that Ford’s two recalls cover the following vehicles listed below:
- 2025-2026 Ford Explorer
- 2025 Ford Bronco
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2025 Ford Escape
- 2025 Ford Explorer
- 2025 Ford Maverick
- 2025 Ford Mustang
- 2025 Ford Ranger
- 2025 Lincoln Corsair
- 2025 Lincoln Nautilus
If I own the recalled vehicles, what should I do?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled cars impacted by the headlight issue, the headlight control module software will be updated at your local dealership or through an over-the-air (OTA) update for free. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that owner notification letters will be mailed on March 23 and owners with inquiries about the recall can contact Ford’s customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Meanwhile, owners of the Ford vehicles impacted by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve will receive interim letters on March 16. NHTSA officials added that additional letters will be distributed once a final remedy is available, which is anticipated in September 2026. Anyone with questions about this recall can also call Ford’s customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notices. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.