05:33 20-05-2026

Ford Recalls 2026 Escape Hybrid and Corsair PHEV for Parking Module

Ford recalls 2026 Escape Hybrid and Corsair PHEV for parking module defect that may cause rollaway. Free software update available. Check VIN with dealer.

Ford has expanded its recall over a parking module issue. Under NHTSA campaign 26V301, 208 vehicles from the 2026 model year are affected: 203 Ford Escape Hybrids and five Lincoln Corsair PHEVs. The problem lies with the Integrated Park Module, which may fail to lock the transmission when Park is selected.

This recall covers vehicles built as part of a limited factory pilot run with second-generation parking modules. The Escape Hybrids were produced between October 27 and December 9, 2025, while the Corsair PHEVs were made from October 27 to November 17, 2025. Ford notes that these vehicles are not tracked by VIN in a straightforward manner, so owners should check with a dealer, Ford's customer service, or the NHTSA database.

The danger is straightforward: if Park doesn't engage and the electronic parking brake fails or is manually disengaged, the vehicle could roll. FMVSS 114 requires that a vehicle in Park not move more than 150 mm on a 10% slope. In this case, that requirement may not be met.

The problem isn't entirely silent. If the module sticks, drivers may notice the 'P' indicator not lighting up, a wrench icon on the dash, and a transmission system error message. Ford says no accidents or injuries have been reported.

The fix is a free software update for the SOBDMC module. It will be delivered over the air or at a dealer. However, at the time of the dealer notification, no solution was ready for the Escape Hybrid and Corsair PHEV. Ford's bulletin instructed dealers not to demonstrate or deliver new vehicles until the repair procedure is available, expected on July 10, 2026.

For owners, the advice is simple: if the Park indicator doesn't light up or a shifting error appears after selecting P, don't rely on habit. Engage the parking brake, find level ground, and schedule a dealer visit. Software addresses the issue, but it doesn't change the fact that the vehicle could roll.