Filed by Ford Motor Company on May 27, 2026; 6 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA campaign 26V343000 · reported May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 1,536 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.