2025-2026 Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer and others recall: hard parts internal/mechanical
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 27, 2026. It covers about 1,536 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,536
- reported
- May 27, 2026
- owners notified
- Oct 23, 2026
- related complaints
- 40
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. 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 on May 28, 2026.
Recall number 26V343000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 2025-2026 20252026
- Ford Explorer 2025-2026 20252026
- Ford Ranger 2025-2026 20252026
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about engine problems.
2025 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Explorer2026 Ford Explorer2025 Ford Ranger2026 Ford Ranger
Questions about recall 26V343000
Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer and others hard parts internal/mechanical?
Yes. Recall 26V343000, reported on May 27, 2026, covers about 1,536 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V343000?
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 on May 28, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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