CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
- Risk
- Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 vehicles equipped with a 2.3-liter engine may have engine connecting rod bearings that seize. When this happens, the engine can fail and lose drive power, which raises the risk of a crash. A bearing failure can also breach the engine block and let oil leak, which increases the risk of a fire.
If your vehicle is affected, dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S58. Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, which became searchable on August 18, 2026.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2026 |
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