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Ford Motor Company: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.

Company
Ford Motor Company
Reason
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.
Hazard
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
10,001 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
Remedy
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.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V548000…

Products

  1. Recalled: 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.

    Vehicle · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update history

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