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2021–2026 Ford Bronco Recall: Engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit

NHTSA campaign 26V468000 · Engine · filed Jul 20, 2026 · verified Sep 13, 2026

Units reported
566K
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Aug 5, 2026

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

The risk

A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

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The fix — what to do

Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
FordBronco2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V468000 (manufacturer number 26S55). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.