United States2026 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine are recalled; six vehicles are potentially affected and VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure, loss of drive power, and may breach the engine block allowing oil to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the engine long blocks free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026 and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S58).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V532000; Manufacturer campaign 26S58
The hazard
Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 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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