Ford Bronco, Explorer, Ranger (2025-2026): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 26V343000 · May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
1,536
vehicles affected
1,536
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V343000
- Date
- May 27, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,536
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Model years
- 2025-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V343000?
3 models: Ford Bronco (2025-2026), Ford Explorer (2025-2026), Ford Ranger (2025-2026), about 1,536 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V343000?
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.
What can happen?
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.