CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles may have an engine that can fail internally. If the engine fails, the vehicle can lose drive power suddenly, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized Ford dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S35.
You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall became searchable on May 28, 2026. Check your VIN for open recalls even if you did not receive a letter.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 20252026 |
| Ford Ranger | 20252026 |