SYS ONLINE INGEST 3 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Ford/ 26V343000

Ford · United States · High

Ford Bronco, Ranger +1 more: Engine and engine cooling — hard parts internal/mechanical

Affects Ford Bronco, Ranger, Explorer · 2025–2026 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational