NHTSANHTSA recall 26V343000 · May 27, 2026

Ford Motor Company: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure

Recall found

Product

2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles

Hazard

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Got a car, truck or motorcycle? The surest check is your 17-character VIN, which is on your registration, insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard. NHTSA's free lookup shows any open recall that hasn't been repaired on that exact vehicle.

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Recall details

Summary: 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.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall type: Vehicle
Potentially affected: 1,536
Manufacturer campaign number: 26S35

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.