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2026 Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport and others recall: hard parts internal/mechanical

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 25, 2026. It covers about 10,001 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,001
reported
Aug 25, 2026
related complaints
13

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on August 28, 2026.

Recall number 26V548000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about engine problems.

2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger

Questions about recall 26V548000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport and others hard parts internal/mechanical?

Yes. Recall 26V548000, reported on August 25, 2026, covers about 10,001 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V548000?

Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on August 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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