ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine piston domes are crucial parts that help your engine run smoothly. In some 2026 Explorers, Broncos, Broncos Sports, Mustangs, and Rangers, these domes might have been made incorrectly, which could lead to a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the piston domes fail, you could lose power while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle. This increases the risk of a severe crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect your engine and replace the engine long block if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification when this work is available, 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 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2026 Explorer or Mustang's engine has a problem with the small metal clips that keep the engine's moving parts in place. These clips might not have been installed correctly, which could cause engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your engine could fail, and you might lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You can get this fixed for free at a dealership, which will check the engine clips and replace the engine if needed. You should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles. The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing, which can result in piston failure and engine damage, leading to a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine for missing or mis-installed circlips and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S23. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Your vehicle's cylinder head may not have been made correctly, which can cause oil to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil leaks, it can catch fire near the engine or exhaust, and you could lose power, which can cause a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to you. Just contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with Ford's recall number 25SD3 to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.
The wiring harness in your Mustang is a network of wires that connects the engine to various systems like headlights, air conditioning, and the windshield washer. In some 2024-2026 models, these wires can break, causing problems with these systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness fails, you could lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. You might also experience issues with your headlights or windshield washer, reducing your visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness ground terminals for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive a recall notice – the fix is complimentary, and you don't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
The wiper motor in your Mustang is the part that controls the speed of your windshield wipers and the operation of your car's washing system. In some 2024-2026 models, this motor might not work properly in cold temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wipers only work at their highest speed or the washing system doesn't work, it could be harder to see the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the wiper motor if it's faulty, at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, which has already been mailed for some owners.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
