NHTSA recall 26V343000 · May 27, 2026
Ford Motor Company: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
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. 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.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall 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 Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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