{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V532000","date":"2026-08-13","owner_notified":"2026-08-25","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL","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.","notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"26S58","part_number":"PB5E-6006-AA","units":6,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"french":null,"vehicles":[{"year":2026,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"2026_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":"2026-02-10","built_to":"2026-02-17"}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":[],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V532000"}