Vehicle recall 26V299000 · May 12, 2026
2021-2022 Ford Bronco
The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 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 26S32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V299000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S32
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,200
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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