Ford Ranger was recalled under the maker’s own code 26S35 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 26S35
Ford Ranger
- United States
- 26V343 · filed 27 May 2026
- Canada
- 2026258 · filed 27 May 2026
- European Union
- SR/01907/26 · published 3 July 2026
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 37 days later.
The defect, as America published it
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The remedy, as America published it
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.