Ford recalls 2022–2026 Bronco vehicles because fender flares may come off
The fender flares on certain 2022–2026 Bronco vehicles may not be properly secured and could detach, and a detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and give Ford's recall number 26S47.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Bronco 2022–2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 36,046 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V403000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S47
- Model years: 2022–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
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