Ford Explorer, Ranger, Bronco Recall for Engine Failure
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles because the engine may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 14, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, 2025-2026 Ford Ranger, and 2025-2026 Ford Bronco vehicles. A total of 9,216 units are affected. Ford's recall number is 26S35 and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V343000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the engine long block free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Why This Matters
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V343000 - Ford Motor Company
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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