Ford recall 26V548000 - Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

NHTSA · August 25, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V548000 (Ford), reported August 25, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 10,001.
• Component: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical.
• Details as of October 16, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 25, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V548000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 81 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 10,001 vehicles, it is larger than 75% of the 708 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective 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.

Affected vehicles

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