Ford Recalls 2026 Bronco Vehicles Due to Wiper Arm Nut Issue
Ford is recalling 2026 Bronco vehicles because a wiper arm nut may loosen, causing the driver-side wiper to detach and reducing visibility.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 addresses a wiper arm nut that may loosen, causing the driver-side wiper to detach and increasing the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, which can cause the windshield wipers to detach.
A loss of driver-side wiper function can reduce driver visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the wipers, tighten the wiper arm nut, and replace the wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S82. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 330
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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