The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V299000·Announced 2026-05-12

Ford Bronco hardtop roof panel sections may separate and detach

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles because Molded-In-Color hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, allowing outer sections to detach.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A roof panel section that can detach from a moving vehicle and become a road hazard is a structural vehicle defect, meeting the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The campaign covers 16,200 vehicles.

The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle. A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on 28 May 2026, with further letters once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the hardtop as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, quoting recall number 26S32.

The recalled product

Product
FORD BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
16,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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