The transmission to transfer case joint is a crucial part that connects your transmission to the gears in the back of your Bronco. In some 2021-2025 models, this joint might not be properly aligned, causing wear and tear on your vehicle's gears.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears in your Bronco's transmission and transfer case wear down, you could lose power while driving, or even experience a rollaway. This increases the risk of a crash, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace any worn-out parts for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible, especially since you've already received a safety notification letter.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2023 Ford Bronco's transmission park system might not engage properly due to damage during assembly, which could cause a rollaway.
Risk if Unfixed
A rollaway can increase the risk of a crash, putting you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
A free transmission replacement will be done by a dealership, and you should contact them to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S44.
The transmission in your vehicle has a critical bolt that keeps it securely in park when you shift into it. In some 2022-2023 models, this bolt can come loose, making it seem like the vehicle is in park when it's not.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt comes loose, you may think you've parked your vehicle safely, but it could roll away and crash or cause an injury. This is a serious risk, especially on a slope or uneven terrain.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.