Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
What could happen
Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Bronco Sport 2026
- Ford F-150 2026
- Ford Maverick 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V550000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 25, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 19, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 13, 2026 to May 27, 2026
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S60
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Suspension May 27, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Apr 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Air bags Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Visibility Mar 17, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
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.