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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 FORD EXPLORERManufacturer campaign: 26S61Part: PV4E-6K100-CAPart: PB5E-6K100-AB2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT2026 FORD BRONCO2026 FORD RANGER2026 FORD MUSTANGVehicle: 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
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
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, were mailed September 3, 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 FORD EXPLORER
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V548000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety