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NHTSA recall,

Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer, and Ford Ranger (2025-2026)

The engine may fail, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The recall affects 1,536 vehicles nationwide.

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.

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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 May 28, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35.
  4. Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Ford affected?

3 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Bronco, model years 2025 to 2026
  • Explorer, model years 2025 to 2026
  • Ranger, model years 2025 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
Engine defect
Campaign
26V343000
Vehicles affected
1,536
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
26S35
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)