Ford Bronco Sport Engine Pistons May Fail

NHTSA campaign 26V548000 · Reported Aug 25, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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An unexpected loss of power to keep moving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V548000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 25, 2026
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Bronco Sport vehicles because the tops of the engine pistons may have been made incorrectly. These piston tops can fail, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lose power to keep moving. Dealers will inspect the pistons and replace the engine assembly if needed. Ford says additional owner letters will be sent when the repair becomes available, anticipated in December 2026.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a Ford dealer about repair availability; Ford customer service is available at 1-866-436-7332. 3. Have the dealer inspect the pistons and replace the engine assembly if necessary, free of charge.

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 26V548000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Ford Bronco Sport

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

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

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