Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
What could happen
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Bronco 2026
- Ford Bronco Sport 2026
- Ford Explorer 2026
- Ford Mustang 2026
- Ford Ranger 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V548000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 25, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,001
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 31, 2026 to Apr 9, 2026
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S61
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Electrical system Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Visibility Jun 30, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Jun 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine Dec 1, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.