Ford recalls 2026 Explorer vehicles over engine bearings that may seize and cause engine failure
The engine connecting rod bearings may seize in certain 2026 Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L engine, which can cause engine failure, a loss of drive power and a higher risk of a crash, and oil leaking from a breach in the engine block could raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will replace the engine long blocks free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and give Ford's recall number 26S58.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Explorer 2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 6 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V532000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S58
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
- Consequence
- Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026.
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