Ford Recalls 2022-2026 Bronco Vehicles Due to Fender Flare Detachment Risk
Ford is recalling 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles because fender flares may detach and become road hazards, 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: The recall involves a structural component that can detach and create a road hazard, increasing crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fender flares may not be properly secured to the vehicle, allowing them to detach while driving.
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, which is anticipated in late August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Body / Exterior
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 36,046
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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