NHTSA (USA)Critical
2025–2026 FORD BRONCONHTSA Campaign #26V343000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed June 15, 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.
1,536 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 26S35Updated June 10, 2026