# NHTSA recall 26V548000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

- Published by: NHTSA \(United States\)
- Campaign number: 26V548000
- Manufacturer's number: 26S61
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Reported: 2026\-08\-25
- Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Units potentially affected: 10001
- Part numbers: PV4E\-6K100\-CA, PB5E\-6K100\-AB

## What is wrong

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.


## What can happen

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


## The 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.


## Vehicles this campaign lists

- [2026 FORD BRONCO](/makes/ford/bronco/2026/recalls.md). Built 2026\-02\-16 to 2026\-04\-14.
- [2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT](/makes/ford/bronco-sport/2026/recalls.md). Built 2026\-02\-20 to 2026\-04\-22.
- [2026 FORD EXPLORER](/makes/ford/explorer/2026/recalls.md). Built 2026\-02\-20 to 2026\-04\-18.
- [2026 FORD MUSTANG](/makes/ford/mustang/2026/recalls.md). Built 2026\-03\-31 to 2026\-04\-09.
- [2026 FORD RANGER](/makes/ford/ranger/2026/recalls.md). Built 2026\-02\-21 to 2026\-04\-20.

## Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

- [SSM 55228](/bulletins/11038440.md), 2026-10-12, Service bulletin
- [SSM 55211](/bulletins/11038163.md), 2026-10-06, Over\-the\-air update
- [TSB 26\-2372](/bulletins/11036309.md), 2026-08-21, Service bulletin
- [TSB 26\-2269](/bulletins/11034968.md), 2026-07-13, Service bulletin
- [25B33](/bulletins/11034207.md), 2026-07-01, Other
- [SSM 54822](/bulletins/11032755.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin
- [SSM 54795](/bulletins/11032565.md), 2026-05-08, Service bulletin
- [SSM 54774](/bulletins/11031637.md), 2026-04-28, Service bulletin
- [SSM 54756](/bulletins/11031411.md), 2026-04-21, Service bulletin
- [SSM 54540](/bulletins/11028173.md), 2026-02-04, Service bulletin

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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