United StatesCertain 2025–2026 Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles are affected; VINs for this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026. The engine may fail, which can cause a sudden loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the engine long block free of charge; interim letters were mailed June 5, 2026, additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available (anticipated November 2026), and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V343000; Manufacturer campaign 26S35
The hazard
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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