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Ford Explorer Engine May Fail Suddenly
high How serious is it? About this label
A sudden loss of drive power while driving raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V343000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 27, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The engine in these vehicles may fail while you are driving. If the engine fails, it can suddenly cut off power to the wheels, meaning the vehicle can no longer keep moving under its own power.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V343000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine and Cooling Recalls Involve Leaks and Power Loss · all 14 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Safety risk
- A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 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 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.