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SevereNHTSA·26V548000·Announced 2026-08-25

Ford Recalls 2026 Vehicles for Engine Piston Dome Manufacturing Defect

Ford is recalling 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles because incorrectly manufactured engine piston domes may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine piston failure) that causes loss of drive power, which the source text explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 model year Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where engine piston domes may have been produced incorrectly. This defect can result in piston dome failure, which leads to a loss of drive power.

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Ford dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on September 4, 2026, with additional letters sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPLORER, BRONCO SPORT, BRONCO, RANGER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
10,001

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 (5)

  • EXPLORER
  • BRONCO SPORT
  • BRONCO
  • RANGER
  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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