2025 Ford Explorer Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical recall 26V343000
Safety recall
Symptoms / what can happen
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Cause
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.
The fix, in plain English
Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.
Difficulty
Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.
Cost
Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.
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