The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V343000·Announced 2028-03-05

[pending] 2026 FORD EXPLORER

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V343000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

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.

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

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed June 15, 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 recalled product

Product
2026 FORD EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Affected units
1,536

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • EXPLORER
  • BRONCO
  • RANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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