Vehicle recall 26V532000 · August 13, 2026
2026 Ford Explorer
The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
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 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
- Consequence
- Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V532000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 13, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S58
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2026): 2026
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