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NHTSA 26V548000 United States

Ford Bronco recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

Official safety recall 26V548000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign26V548000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Report date2026-08-25
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Ford Ranger2026United States
Ford Mustang2026United States
Ford Explorer2026United States
Ford Bronco Sport2026United States
Ford Bronco2026United States

The problem

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.

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

The official 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.