ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The engine in your Explorer, Ranger, or Bronco is the part that powers your vehicle. In some 2025-2026 models, the engine's internal components could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine fails, you could lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. This could be a serious situation, especially at high speeds or on steep hills.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the engine's core components with new, reliable parts at no cost to you. You'll receive additional information once the repair is available, likely in November 2026. In the meantime, you should monitor your vehicle for any issues and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 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. 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.
The transmission to transfer case joint is a critical connection that helps your 2021-2025 Bronco shift gears smoothly. In some cases, this joint might not be properly aligned after a previous repair, which could lead to premature wear on the transmission and transfer case components.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission and transfer case splines wear down, your vehicle could lose power while driving or roll away when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case if necessary – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the follow-up letter with the appointment details, expected in July 2026.
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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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The EGR valve in your vehicle is a critical component that recycles exhaust gases to reduce emissions. In some 2025 models, this valve can fail without warning, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR valve fails, you could lose power while driving, which could cause you to stall in traffic or on the highway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealership will replace the faulty EGR valve with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notification when the repair is available, likely in September 2026. Schedule the repair as soon as you can to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's power assist brake system may malfunction, causing a loss of power brake assist while driving or using advanced safety features.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to a longer stopping distance and an increased risk of a crash, or the vehicle not braking as expected, especially when using safety features like adaptive cruise control.
Free Fix
A free repair will be done at the dealership, where your electronic brake booster will be replaced to ensure your vehicle's brakes work properly and safely.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's power assist braking system might not work properly due to a faulty electronic module.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could take longer to stop your vehicle, and you might be more likely to get into a crash, especially when using advanced safety features.
Free Fix
Ford will update the module's software for free, either by sending it to your vehicle over the air or by a dealer's visit, and you'll be contacted with a letter by August 22nd, or you can call 1-866-436-7332 with Ford customer service reference number 25S77.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's transmission valve body is like a complex system that helps your gears shift smoothly. In some 2024-25 F-150, Bronco, Ranger, Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator models, this part was machined incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could accidentally shift into reverse or neutral while driving forward, which could cause your vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty transmission valve body with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Your 2025 Ford Bronco has a problem with the air bag on the passenger side. The vent flap might not allow the air bag to work properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy as it should, you could get hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for free by replacing the passenger air bag module. They'll send you a letter with instructions to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.
The front lower control arm in your Bronco is a crucial part that helps steer your vehicle. In some 2024-2025 models, the fasteners that hold it in place might not have been tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks free from the frame, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and tighten the lower control arm fasteners for you. If any are loose or missing, they'll replace them at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until it's been repaired, and schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.
The front upper control arm is a crucial part in your Bronco or Ranger that helps connect the steering system to the wheels. It has a special fastener that keeps it in place, but in some 2024-2025 models, this fastener might be missing or tightened incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks free, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which raises the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the control arm fastener, tighten it if needed, or replace it if it's missing – all at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
Your 2025 Ford Bronco's front upper control arm ball joint nut might be missing or tightened incorrectly, which could cause the control arm to break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until it's fixed. Ford dealers will check the ball joint, tighten it properly, and replace it if it's loose or missing, all free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
The upper ball joint is a crucial part of your vehicle's suspension, connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. In some 2024 Rangers and 2024-2025 Broncos, the nut that holds it in place might not be tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ball joint comes loose, your vehicle's steering and control could fail, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the ball joint and make sure it's tightened properly. If it's loose or missing, they'll replace it with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
Your vehicle's instrument panel display might stop working properly at startup, which can make it hard to see important information like warning lights or your speed.
Risk if Unfixed
If your instrument panel display doesn't work, you might not see warning lights or your speed, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will update the software for your instrument panel cluster for free, either through a dealer or an over-the-air update, and you'll be notified by mail.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
Your vehicle's windshield might not be properly attached to the vehicle, which could cause it to detach in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your windshield detaches in a crash, it could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they will replace the windshield for free.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
The pivot bolt is a small metal piece that helps adjust the height of your front seat. In some 2024-2026 Rangers and Broncos, this bolt can become loose or even fall out, which can affect how your seat is attached to the floor.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt comes loose, your seat may not hold you securely in place during a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the pivot bolt and replace it with a new one if necessary, completely free of charge. 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 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
A recall has been issued for certain 2025 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles due to loose or missing bolts that hold the driver's seat frame in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, a loose or missing seat fastener could lead to injury because the seat may not properly restrain you.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and tighten or replace the seat fasteners for free, and you'll be notified by letter. If you have concerns, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or reference recall number 25C16.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) is like a brain that helps your rearview camera work. In some 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and Edge models, this module can overheat and stop working correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the APIM fails, your rearview camera might not show you what's behind your vehicle, which can make it harder to see kids, pets, or other obstacles — increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the APIM software for free, or you can get the update done through an over-the-air update, at no cost to you. Look for the recall notice and schedule the fix as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Your 2025 Ford Bronco four-door vehicle has a recall notice about a potential issue with the rear door latch that could allow the door to open unexpectedly, even when the child safety lock is engaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could increase the risk of injury to you or a passenger, especially children.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace the rear door latch for free at a dealership. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have it fixed, and you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information, reference Ford's recall number 25S64.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S64.
