# Ford Motor Company: Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail (26V548000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V548000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S61 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 10001 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. |
| Consequence | An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 10,001 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V548000). 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.