Ford bulletin TSB 26-2140
What it saysSome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Intermittent or permanent no reverse engagement. * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)… NHTSA’s full summary ↓
Ford filed this with NHTSA as a service bulletin dated Apr 21, 2026, received Apr 28, 2026, about the power train. It names 3 model years across Ford and Lincoln (2023–2024). A service bulletin is not a safety recall: it is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a condition, and whether the work is paid for depends on the warranty in force. Quoting the number at a service desk can save a diagnosis.
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What the bulletin says
Source: NHTSA's summary of the manufacturer's communicationSome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Intermittent or permanent no reverse engagement. * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0767 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). In addition to the required conditions, the vehicle may also exhibit a harsh reverse engagement, DTC P0766 and/or P2703. This may be due to an internal mechanical concern with the selectable one-way clutch (SOWC).
Trouble codes it names: P0766 P0767 P2703
Document filed under this number
| Document | Kind | Dated | NHTSA id | At NHTSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2140 | Service bulletin | Apr 21, 2026 | 11031609 | PDF, 204 KB |
What the document itself lists
Parts the bulletin names — the first 40 it lists
| Part number | Description | Qty | Find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| JM5Z-7P030-C | Selectable One Way Clutch | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-1S177-A | Axle Seal | — | eBay Motors → |
| W712961-S450B | Steering Shaft Coupler Bolt | — | eBay Motors → |
| JX6Z-3D677-B | Steering Shaft Seal | — | eBay Motors → |
| W716457-S439 | Sub Frame Bolts | — | eBay Motors → |
| W520215-S440 | Tie Rod Nuts | — | eBay Motors → |
| W705606-S440 | Front Stabilizer Bar Nut | — | eBay Motors → |
| W500545-S439 | Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt | — | eBay Motors → |
| W520214-S440 | Lower Ball Joint Pinch Nut | — | eBay Motors → |
| CCPZ-3B477-B | Front Halfshaft Wheel Hub Nut | — | eBay Motors → |
| BB5Z-4B422-C | Halfshaft Retaining Circlip | — | eBay Motors → |
| W520102-S442 | Half Shaft Retainer Strap Nuts | — | eBay Motors → |
| 4S4Z-3N324-AA | Half Shaft Retaining Strap | — | eBay Motors → |
| W715618-S437 | Torque Converter Nuts | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7N265-E | Transmission Pump Assembly Seals | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7N142-A | Chain Snubber Seal | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7N142-D | Chain Snubber Seal | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7N265-G | Transmission Pump Assembly Seals | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7G007-A | Solenoid Retainers | — | eBay Motors → |
| W712658-S439 | Solenoid Clamp Bolts | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7N473-C | Steering Shaft Coupler Bolt | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7A248-E | Converter Hub Seal | — | eBay Motors → |
| W790063-S900 | Bolts | 3 | eBay Motors → |
| K2GZ-7275-B | RH Intermediate Shaft Kit | 1 | eBay Motors → |
| W719767-S439 | PTU Intermediate Shaft Bolts | — | eBay Motors → |
| K2GZ-7086-A | PTU Intermediate Shaft Seal-O-Ring | — | eBay Motors → |
| W719766-S900 | PTU Bolts | — | eBay Motors → |
| K2GZ-7H469-D | Actuator To PTU Seal Kit | — | eBay Motors → |
| W714265-S442 | Muffler and Tailpipe /Catalytic Converter | — | eBay Motors → |
| K2GZ-6L612-A | Exhaust Gasket (3 Hole Mount) | — | eBay Motors → |
| F2GZ-4682-A | Strap and 2 Bolts | — | eBay Motors → |
| CV6Z-9450-E | Exhaust Gasket | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7H260-A | RH Halfshaft Seal | — | eBay Motors → |
| W701350-S437 | — | — | eBay Motors → |
| K2GZ-6758-H | — | — | eBay Motors → |
| K2GZ-6758-G | — | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7F396-A | — | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7Z490-B | — | — | eBay Motors → |
| JM5Z-7Z490-D | — | — | eBay Motors → |
| W712458-S900 | — | — | eBay Motors → |
Labour operations and the time the manufacturer allows
| Operation | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 262140A | 2023-2024 Edge FWD 8F35 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs, Replace The SOWC Includes Time… | 14.1 hrs |
| 262140B | 2023-2024 Edge 4WD 8F35 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs, Replace The SOWC Includes Time… | 15.7 hrs |
| 262140C | 2023 Nautilus FWD 8F35 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs, Replace The SOWC Includes Time… | 13.9 hrs |
| 262140D | 2023 Nautilus 4WD 8F35 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs, Replace The SOWC Includes Time… | 15.6 hrs |
| 262140E | Additional Time To Check And Adjust Front Toe (Can Be Claimed With Operations A, B… | 0.8 hrs |
| 262140F | Additional Time To Check And Adjust Front Toe If Equipped With Active/Adaptive… | 0.9 hrs |
| 262140G | Additional Time To Check And Adjust Front Toe If Equipped With Lane Departure (Can… | 0.9 hrs |
| 262140H | Additional Time To Check And Adjust Front Toe If Equipped With Active/Adaptive… | 1 hrs |
| 262140J | Additional Time If Equipped With Power Transfer Unit Oil-To-Coolant Cooler (Can Be… | 0.2 hrs |
Read by machine from the document NHTSA serves (4 pages), read Sep 29, 2026. A part number is shown only where it matches Ford’s own catalogue shape, an operation only with its code and time, and a description only where the reader got it whole; anything it could not settle is left out, and the PDF is the record. Times are the manufacturer’s warranty allowances, not a quote. Listings and prices on eBay Motors are the seller’s.
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The summary is NHTSA’s abstract of the document, as filed under 49 CFR 579.5. One communication is usually filed as several documents — the bulletin, a dealer notice, an owner letter — and the number on any of them finds this page. A PDF link is shown only once NHTSA’s own server has been seen to serve that document; the rest are checked over the following nights. Quote the number at a service desk; it is what the dealer’s system is keyed on.
Model years it names
Source: as the manufacturer filed themFord 2 model years
Lincoln 1 model year
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What owners reported
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners of the 3 model years this bulletin names have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA since 2015. 10 of them name Power Train — the same broad component group this bulletin is filed under. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so that means the same area of the vehicle, not necessarily the same fault.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated.
2023 Ford Edge · Power Train · filed with NHTSA Aug 14, 2026
When put into reverse, a warning of "gear will engage at low speed" appeared multiple times. Car has to be shut down and restarted to allow for gear to engage
2024 Ford Edge · Power Train · filed with NHTSA Mar 17, 2025
A complaint is one owner’s account, not a defect finding, and a bulletin is not a recall. Nothing here says this bulletin was issued because of these complaints, or that the repair it describes fixed them. Complaint files on this site begin in 2015.
More bulletins about the power train
Source: same model, same component group27 other manufacturer communications filed against these Ford models under the same component group (power train), newest first. The eight newest are listed; the rest are on the Ford list.
| Number | Kind | Dated | NHTSA’s summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2341 v2 | Service bulletin | Sep 17, 2026 | This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W52… |
| TSB 26-2341 | Service bulletin | Jul 23, 2026 | This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W52… |
| TSB 26-2328 | Service bulletin | Jul 15, 2026 | This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim qu… |
| SSM 54924 | Service bulletin | Jun 12, 2026 | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnos… |
| TSB 26-2270 | Service bulletin | Jun 3, 2026 | This bulletin supersedes 26-2140. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct the part description of the part number JM5Z-7N473-C… |
| TSB 26-2194 | Service bulletin | Apr 26, 2026 | This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles.… |
| SSM 54643 | Service bulletin | Mar 10, 2026 | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit a rattle or buzzing noise from under the center of the car during light throttle, lo… |
| TSB 25-2627 | Service bulletin | Feb 9, 2026 | This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the… |
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR 579.5Is Ford TSB 26-2140 a recall?
No. A service bulletin is a manufacturer communication filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR 579.5; a safety recall carries an NHTSA campaign number (two digits, a letter, six digits) and a federal duty to repair for free. Check the vehicle’s recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or on its page here.
Is the TSB 26-2140 repair free?
Not automatically. A service bulletin describes how to diagnose or repair a condition; who pays depends on the warranty in force, any extension, and the dealer. Quoting the number can save a diagnosis either way.
Which vehicles does TSB 26-2140 cover?
The manufacturer filed it against 3 model years across 2 brands (Ford and Lincoln): 2024 Ford Edge, 2023 Ford Edge, 2023 Lincoln Nautilus. Whether one particular vehicle is affected is a matter of its VIN and its build, not its model year alone.