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Ford engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

NHTSA campaign 26V-548 · Reported August 25, 2026 · 10,001 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang and Ranger
VEHICLES AFFECTED
10,001
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the engine hard parts internal/mechanical. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

WHY IT MATTERS

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-548.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2026Ford Bronco
2026Ford Bronco Sport
2026Ford Explorer
2026Ford Mustang
2026Ford Ranger

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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