Ford recall: 2026 Bronco Sport and 2 more – structure
Ford Motor Company is recalling 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick because of a crash risk – 23 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on August 25, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Lower risk A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick |
| Brand | Ford |
| Company | Ford Motor Company |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | August 25, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | August 25, 2026 |
| Quantity | 23 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V550000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Bronco Sport | 2026 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2026 |
| Ford | Maverick | 2026 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V550000
- Manufacturer recall number
- 26S60
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Built
- 2026-04-13 to 2026-05-27
- Recalled part
- AIR CONDITIONING LIQUID LINE, NUTS, HOSE ASSEMBLY · TUB ASY A/C COMPR TO COND, NUT M8 HF 8, HOS ASY-A/C EVP COMPR S/OFF VLV, BOLT M6X20 HF PIL 8 · ML3Z-19972-AJ, W520413-S440, ML3Z-19867-AH & W500214-S439
- Recalled part
- AIR DEFLECTOR & SCREW · DEFL ASY FRT FLR PAN SD SND LH & SCREW&WSHR 5X20 PN TI TFP FL · NZ6Z-9911782-B and -W702413-S450B
- Recalled part
- BATTERY CABLE & SCREW · SNS ASY BAT MNTR & SCREW MR8X25 HF 010 · LX6Z-10C679-C & W719900-S450L
- Recalled part
- C-PILLAR GARNISH & SCREW · PNL BDY SD RR CNR TR & SCREW MR6X20 HF SHLDR 010 · M1PZ-7852018-AC & W716152-S451
- Recalled part
- DOOR LATCH, BOLTS & SCREW · LAT & R/CONTR ASY RR DR LH, BOLT M6X13 RC TIE PIL ADH 10, SCREW 5X16 PC TI SEH TFP TH · PZ6Z-26264A27-A, W720761-S450B, & W719529-S450
- Recalled part
- ENGINE COVER & BOLTS · SHLD FR C/M & BOLT&WSHR M8X27 HX CTP CON ADH 10 · N1PZ-5D032-B & W709390-S439
- Recalled part
- FUEL TANK SHIELD & BOLTS · PLT ASY-FU/TNK SKD, PLT ASY-FU/TNK SKD & BOLT&WSHR M8X24 PN TIE PTC ADH 10 · LX6Z-9A147-A (RH), LX6Z-9A147-B (LH) & W720526-S450B
- Recalled part
- GRILLE & SCREWS · SHTR ASY-RAD THERMO CONTR & SCREW&WSHR M6X25 HF CA FL 010 · RL3Z-8475-B & W713437-S451
- Recalled part
- HIGHMOUNT BRAKE LAMP, NUTS & SCREW · LP ASY RR HI MT, NUT EXP 4.2X6.3X6.3X0.7-1 PLA, SCREW 4.2X40 HC TI SLT C TAP SEHSS · ML3Z-13A613-A, W712852-S300 & W723258-S900
- Recalled part
- INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET & NUT · BRKT I/PNL LWR EXT LH & NUT M8 HF PTM 8 · LX6Z-78043B92-A & W520102-S450L
- Recalled part
- LIFT GATE HANDLE & NUTS · HNDL LFT/GT O/S & NUT&WSHR M6 HX 8 · S1PZ-58403A70-ABPTM & W705277-S440
- Recalled part
- LUGGAGE RACK TIE DOWN & SCREW · RET ASY LUGG H/DWN & SCREW MP8X25 PN TIE 090 · NZ6Z-60550A74-A & W721941-S450B
- Recalled part
- SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER · SCREW MR10X52 PN TI 010 · W720196-S439
- Recalled part
- SEAT, SCREWS & NUTS · STRKR ASY RR ST BK LAT, SCREW&WSHR MR10X50 HF CON 010, NUT&WSHR M12 HF PTP CON 10 · 9662452, W718633-S451 & W718587-S440
- Recalled part
- SPEAKER & BOLT · PKR & ENCL ASY RADO & BOLT&WSHR M6X30 HX NP CON 8 · M1PZ-18808-A & W505426-S439
- Recalled part
- STRUT (FRONT SHOCK/STRUT TO TURRET HOUSING) · BOLT&WSHR M8X20 HX MAT FL 10 · W719733-S442
- Recalled part
- TAIL GATE ACCESS PANEL SCREWS · REINF TL/GT I/S CVR PNL, NUT CLIP 4.2 PTM PSH IN STL, SCREW 4.2X25 HC SPH SERR TAP and SCREW&WSHR 4.2X22 PN TI R FL · NZ6Z-6043121-A, W716529-S900, W719293-S451, W717563-S450B
- Recalled part
- WINDOW WASHER FLUID BOTTLE & BOLTS · RESVR & MTR ASY W/WSHR & BOLT&WSHR M6X20 HX PIL 8 · M1PZ-17618-G & W705134-S442
- Recalled part
- WIPER ARM & NUT · ARM & RET ASY-RR WDO WPR & NUT M8 HX PTM ADH 8 · M1PZ-17526-C & W708312-S442
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- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “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.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “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.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 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.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V550000.
Other Ford recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 |  Ford recall: 2025–2027 F-150 – seatsVehicles · 2,276 vehicles (potentially affected) | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Ford recall: 2015 Transit Connect – back over preventionVehicles · 506 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Ford recall: 2026 Ranger – back over preventionVehicles · 11,405 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Ford recall: 2025–2027 Expedition and 4 more – exterior lightingVehicles · 41,748 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2023–2027 F-150 – fuel systemVehicles · 223,472 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Most serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: Battery Energy Control Module – electrical systemVehicles · 83 units (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Equipment |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2023–2025 Mustang Mach E – electrical systemVehicles · 86 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2026 F-150 – power trainVehicles · 37 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2026 Explorer – air bagsVehicles · 7 vehicles (potentially affected) | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2026 F-150 – suspensionVehicles · 17 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2026–2027 Transit – seat beltsVehicles · 1,945 vehicles (potentially affected) | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ford recall: 2026 Bronco – air bagsVehicles · 2,711 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
About this recall
Is Ford 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford F-150, 2026 Ford Maverick recalled?
Yes. Ford Motor Company reported the recall to NHTSA on August 25, 2026; NHTSA published it August 25, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. 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.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 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.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.