CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2026 Ford Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles may have body joints that were not tightened properly. Over time, this can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, reduced crash protection, electrical system failure, or loss of vehicle stability. Any of these could cause a loss of control, a crash, or a fire.
Ford will notify affected owners by mail, and the fix is free. Dealers will inspect and tighten the joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as needed. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. If you have questions, you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S60.
You can check whether your vehicle is involved by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov, where recall-affected VINs have been searchable since August 26, 2026. If your vehicle is listed, contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2026 |
| Ford Maverick | 2026 |