NHTSA Campaign 26V343000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 27, 2026 · 1,536 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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, 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD BRONCO 2025 1,536
FORD BRONCO 2026 1,536
FORD EXPLORER 2025 1,536
FORD EXPLORER 2026 1,536
FORD RANGER 2025 1,536
FORD RANGER 2026 1,536

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V343000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.