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Ford Motor Company - Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Published: May 27, 2026Recall ID: 26V343000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 26V343000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V343000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect 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. |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S35 |
| Potentially affected | 1536 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |