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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 FORD EXPLORERManufacturer campaign: 26S35Part: PB5E-6006-AA/BAPart: RB3E-6006-AA/BA2026 FORD RANGER2026 FORD EXPLORER2025 FORD RANGER2026 FORD BRONCO2025 FORD BRONCOVehicle: 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.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 FORD EXPLORER
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V343000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety