2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick recall: Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 25, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The 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.
- Who's affected
23 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick.
- 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
619 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 25, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
- Aug. 25, 2026 2024-2026 Ford Mustang recall: Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108
- Aug. 13, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
- July 28, 2026 2023-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2021-2023 Ford F-150 recall: Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
- July 28, 2026 2023-2025 Ford Mustang Mach E recall: Window Glass Trim Pieces May Detach
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 Sport 2026
- Ford F-150 2026
- Ford Maverick 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 25, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 23 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S60 |
| “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