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 heart of the vehicle. In some 2025-2026 models, a critical internal part could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll suddenly lose power while driving, which can make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the entire engine with a brand-new one, free of charge. This repair is scheduled to start in November 2026, but in the meantime, you'll receive a safety notice with more information. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more details.
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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 Instrument Panel Cluster in your Bronco or Bronco Sport is the computer screen that shows you important info like speed and warning lights. In some 2025-2026 models, this screen might not turn on at startup.
Risk if Unfixed
If your instrument panel display doesn't work, you won't get critical information like your speed or warning lights. This could make it harder to drive safely and increase your risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software for your instrument panel cluster for free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you have questions.
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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.
The placard and labels on your Ranger or Bronco list important information like your vehicle's weight, seating capacity, and tire size. Unfortunately, these labels might be wrong, which means you might not have the right information to keep your vehicle safe.
Risk if Unfixed
If the labels are wrong, you might think your vehicle can carry more weight or have the right tire pressure than it actually can. This could lead to an overloaded vehicle or improperly inflated tires, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the incorrect labels with the correct ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
The seat pivot bolts in your Ranger or Bronco are the small metal pieces that hold the seat's height-adjustment mechanism in place. In some 2024-2026 models, these bolts can come loose or even fall out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pivot bolt is loose or missing, your seat might not keep you securely in place during a crash. This could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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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.
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) is a computer that helps your Bronco or Edge show the image from your rearview camera. In some 2021-2024 models, this module can overheat and shut down, making the camera image disappear.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera image doesn't show up, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the APIM software for free, or you can get an over-the-air update at home. Either way, this service is complimentary, and you should schedule it when you receive the recall notice.
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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.
