RecallNHTSA 26V236000Published

Ford Motor Company: power train:automatic transmission

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.

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

Identifiers in this source record

2023 FORD BRONCOManufacturer campaign: 26S26Part: MB3P-7A195-HPart: MB3P-7A195-CPart: MB3P-7A195-MPart: MB3P-7A195-BPart: MB3R-7003-APart: MB3P-7000-XPart: MB3P-7000-RPart: MB3P-7000-B2024 FORD BRONCO2025 FORD BRONCO2021 FORD BRONCO2022 FORD BRONCO
Details to have ready

Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.

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Why this notice was issued

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.

Official action

Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 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.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

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Product & source details

Product
2023 FORD BRONCO
Brand or manufacturer
FORD
Source
NHTSA
Notice type
Recall
Source reference
26V236000
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