NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may fail, causing loss of driving power in certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you.
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Ford Bronco.
17–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2026 Ford Bronco has 5 recalls, the most serious being an engine defect that can cause a sudden loss of drive power while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
A loose or dislodged seat frame bolt on front seats can prevent proper occupant restraint in a crash. On the electrical side, the instrument panel cluster can fail at startup and leave the driver without warning lights or speed information, and the rearview camera module can overheat and shut down, leaving the screen blank when backing up. There is also a label recall: certain vehicles may have incorrect information on the tire placard and safety certification labels, including wrong tire size, recommended tire pressure, and weight ratings, which can lead to the vehicle being overloaded or tires being improperly inflated.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may fail, causing loss of driving power in certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire placard and safety certification labels on your vehicle may list incorrect specifications, including VIN, weight capacity, seating capacity, axle weight ratings, tire and rim dimensions, and tire pressure recommendations.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the labels and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the APIM software, or the update will be delivered over the air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to work when you start your vehicle, leaving you without dashboard display.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed on your instrument cluster at no cost through a dealer or automatically over-the-air.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.