FORD BRONCO (2026) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford is recalling 2026 Bronco vehicles with engine piston dome issues that may cause power loss and crash risk. Owners must have their engine inspected and repaired by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles because engine pistons may be manufactured incorrectly, leading to a loss of drive power and increased crash risk. This recall requires dealers to inspect and repair the engine to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342540-ford-2026-bronco-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342540-ford-2026-bronco-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V548000
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“Ford 2026 Bronco Engine Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342540-ford-2026-bronco-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #26V548000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V548000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine pistons may have been made incorrectly, causing the piston domes to fail. This failure can lead to a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Ford Bronco vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific engine issue are at higher risk of losing drive power during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Bronco has a VIN that was listed in the NHTSA recall search on August 28, 2026. The recall covers specific engine models that may have incorrect piston domes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and get instructions for the recall.
Schedule Engine Inspection
Dealers will inspect your engine pistons and replace the long block if necessary at no cost.
December 2026
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my Ford Bronco being recalled?
The recall is for 2026 Bronco vehicles with engine piston domes that may be manufactured incorrectly, leading to a loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was a 2026 Bronco and its VIN was listed on NHTSA.gov starting August 28, 2026.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an engine inspection and repair by a dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V548000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V548000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V548000 (August 25, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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