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Ford Bronco Engine Wiring Can Short Circuit
critical How serious is it? About this label
A short circuit that creates heat or a spark in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V468000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The wiring harness in the engine compartment of your Ford Bronco or Bronco Raptor may become damaged. If the wiring is damaged, it can short-circuit, meaning electricity arcs where it shouldn't. This can create heat or a spark in the engine compartment.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring at no cost.
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 26V468000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine Recalls Cover Fire Risks and Loss of Power · all 13 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
- Safety risk
- A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.