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NHTSA recall,

Ford Bronco (2021-2026)

The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles because the engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. A short circuit can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects 565,691 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2026.

The recall is a phased campaign. Phase 1 includes 2026 Bronco Raptor vehicles, with owners notified on July 31, 2026. Phase 2 includes 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicles, and will notify owners on or about August 14, 2026. Phase 3 includes 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles, and will notify owners on or about September 1, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026.

Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 23, 2026.
  2. Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.

Is your Ford affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Bronco, model years 2021 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V468000
Vehicles affected
565,691
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26S55
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)