Ford recalls 2021–2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor over wiring that can short circuit and cause fire
The wiring harness in the engine compartment may become damaged and short circuit, which can create heat or sparks and raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will cover the wiring with protective sheathing for free. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26S55.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Bronco 2021–2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 565,691 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 5, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V468000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S55
- Model years: 2021–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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