Ford recalls 23 2026 Maverick, F-150 and Bronco Sport vehicles over improperly tightened joints
Some vehicle joints may not be tightened properly, which could cause parts to detach, cargo to come loose, or the electrical system to fail, and it could lead to a loss of control, a crash or a fire.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the joints, or repair and replace the joint retention parts if needed, for free. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26S60.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Maverick, F-150, Bronco Sport 2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- Units
- 23 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 25, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V550000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S60
- Model years: 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 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
- Consequence
- Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
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