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Ford Bronco hardtop roof panels can come apart

NHTSA campaign 26V299000 · Reported 2026-05-12 · Ford Motor Company

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Serious — a roof section coming off at speed can cause a crash for other drivers, and because the fix is not ready yet, Ford has so far only warned owners rather than telling them to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The molded-in-color hardtop roofs on these 3-door and 5-door Broncos were not built correctly, so sections of the outer roof panel can separate and fly off the vehicle while you are driving. A piece of roof landing in the road is dangerous for drivers behind you. Ford has already mailed warning letters, but the parts needed for the repair are not expected until around November 2026. When they arrive, dealers will inspect the hardtop and replace it free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — these VINs became searchable May 12, 2026.
2. Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 about recall 26S32 and ask when parts will be available in your area.
3. Watch for the second Ford letter, expected around November 2026, then book the free hardtop inspection or replacement.

Affected vehicles (2)

2021 Ford Bronco
2022 Ford Bronco

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Which Ford trim panels, roofs and body structures are under recall? · all 18 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.