2021–2026 Ford Bronco Engine Recall 26V468000 (Ford 26S55)

NHTSA recall 26V468000 (Ford recall 26S55) covers about 565,691 2021–2026 Ford Bronco vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Jul 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V468000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

565,691
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2026
model years
Jul 20, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine

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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 5, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26S55

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V468000 as 26S55. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S55 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco2021–2026All Bronco recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 20, 2026
Owner notification
Aug 5, 2026
Build dates covered
Sep 23, 2020 to Jun 28, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V468000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V468000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V468000 or 26S55). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V468000?

NHTSA recall 26V468000 (Ford recall 26S55) covers about 565,691 2021–2026 Ford Bronco vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Jul 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V468000?

NHTSA's record for 26V468000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V468000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V468000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 5, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 26V468000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S55. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S55) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V468000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V468000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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