Ford Bronco Sport Loose Joints May Fail

NHTSA campaign 26V550000 · Reported Aug 25, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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These loose connections can cause a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V550000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 25, 2026
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Structure:body
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 some places where vehicle parts are joined may not be tightened properly. Parts could come loose or detach, cargo could become unsecured, and protection in a crash could be reduced. The problem can also cause electrical failure or make the vehicle unstable. Dealers will inspect these connections and tighten, repair, or replace the affected hardware as needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a Ford dealer to arrange service; Ford customer service is available at 1-866-436-7332. 3. Have the dealer inspect and tighten or repair the affected connections as 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 26V550000. 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 Structure Recalls Cover Loose Trim, Roof Parts, and Joints · all 20 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety risk: Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.

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