Filed by Ford Motor Company on August 13, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
NHTSA campaign 26V532000 · reported August 13, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 6 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.