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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 26V343000 · announced May 27, 2026 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,536 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

The risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.