Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V532000

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

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-08-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V532000

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
6
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-13
Owners notified
2026-08-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.

Safety risk

Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Explorer2026

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.