2025–2026 Ford Bronco, 2025–2026 Ford Explorer, 2025–2026 Ford Ranger Recall: Engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power
NHTSA campaign 26V343000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed May 27, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V343000 (manufacturer number 26S35). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.