Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V548000

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

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-08-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V548000

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
10,001
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Bronco2026
Ford Bronco Sport2026
Ford Explorer2026
Ford Mustang2026
Ford Ranger2026

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.