2021-2026 Ford Bronco recall: Engine Compartment Fire
Report received by NHTSA: July 20, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
565,691 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
612 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 14, 2026 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2026 Ford Explorer recall: Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
- July 14, 2026 2016-2019 Ford Explorer recall: Roof Rail Covers May Detach
- July 14, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Trailer Brakes and Lighting May Be Lost/FMVSS 108
- June 30, 2026 2024-2026 Ford Mustang, 2025-2026 Ford Mustang GTD recall: Windshield Wiper and Washing System Malfunction
- June 30, 2026 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach E recall: Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Bronco 2021-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V468000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 565,691 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S55 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record