Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V343000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-05-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V343000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,536
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-27

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Bronco2026 2025
Ford Explorer2026 2025
Ford Ranger2026 2025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.