NHTSA campaign 26V548000 10,001 vehicles affected
Ford recalls 10,001 vehicles across 5 models — Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
What's wrong
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.
The risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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, are expected to be mailed September 4, 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Ford Bronco Recall history: all Ford Bronco years
- 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Recall history: 2026 · all Ford Bronco Sport years
- 2026 Ford Explorer Recall history: all Ford Explorer years
- 2026 Ford Mustang Recall history: 2026 · all Ford Mustang years
- 2026 Ford Ranger Recall history: all Ford Ranger years
More recalls affecting Ford
- Ford recalls 11,405 2026 Ranger vehicles: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 September 22, 2026
- Ford recalls 41,748 vehicles across 5 models: Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108 September 22, 2026
- Ford recalls 37 2026 F-150 vehicles: Loss of Drive Power from Incorrect Rear Axle Tail Bearing September 9, 2026
- Ford recalls 17 2026 F-150 vehicles: Loose Rear Suspension Stabilizer Rod September 9, 2026
- Ford recalls 223,472 2023–2027 F-150 vehicles: Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach September 9, 2026
- Ford recalls 1,945 2026–2027 Transit vehicles: Wireless Seat belt Reminder Malfunction September 9, 2026
Official documents
- RCAK - Recall Acknowledgement (PDF, nhtsa.gov)
- Recall 573 Report (PDF, nhtsa.gov)
Source: manufacturer Part 573 safety recall report filed with NHTSA. Campaign record: 26V548000 on nhtsa.gov. Text shown is NHTSA's official summary, unedited.