2026 Ford Bronco recall: Windshield Wipers May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 2, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 11, 2026.
- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. A wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to detach.
- The risk
A loss of driver-side wiper function can reduce driver visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
330 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Ford Bronco.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 88 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
50 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 9, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco recall: Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag
- Aug. 25, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
- July 20, 2026 2021-2026 Ford Bronco recall: Engine Compartment Fire
- June 24, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Bronco recall: Fender Flare May Detach
- May 27, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Bronco, 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, 2025-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect the wipers, tighten the wiper arm nut, and replace the wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S82. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 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 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V725000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 330 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S82 |
| “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