The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V343000·Announced 2028-03-05

2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco Engine Failure Recall

Ford is recalling 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles because the engine may fail, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Engine failure resulting in loss of drive power creates a direct risk of vehicle crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the High category as a risk-of-harm defect without yet-reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles because the engine may fail. When the engine fails, the vehicle loses drive power. Approximately 1,536 vehicles are affected by this recall.

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. To address this issue, Ford will replace the engine long block free of charge. Interim notification letters were expected to be mailed on June 15, 2026, with additional letters sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated for November 2026. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's reference number for this recall is 26S35.

The recalled product

Product
2026 FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain / Engine
Hazard
  • engine-failure
  • power-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,536

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 (3)

  • EXPLORER
  • BRONCO
  • RANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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