NHTSA 26V343000 United States
Ford Bronco recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Official safety recall 26V343000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign26V343000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Report date2026-05-27
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2025 | United States |
| Ford Ranger | 2026 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2025 | United States |
| Ford Explorer | 2026 | United States |
| Ford Bronco | 2025 | United States |
| Ford Bronco | 2026 | United States |
The problem
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.
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 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.