Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 23 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 25, 2026 under campaign number 26V550000.
The 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.
The Risk
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.
The Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
- 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2026 Ford F-150
- 2026 Ford Maverick
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V550000
A recall repair is free — but if your Ford has been in the shop repeatedly, or the fix has not held, you may have a lemon law claim worth far more than the repair. See our Ford problems and recalls hub or get a free case review.