# Ford Motor Company: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure (26V343000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure |
| NHTSA ID | 26V343000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S35 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 1536 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 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. |

## Why this score
- 1,536 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V343000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.