Safety recall Engine and cooling

Ford recall 26V-532: Engine Rod Bearing Failure

Report received 3 months ago

Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Campaign facts

NHTSA campaign
26V532000 (26V-532)
Manufacturer number
26S58
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
August 13, 2026
Component
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Vehicles potentially affected
6
Model years
2026
Built between
February 10, 2026 and February 17, 2026
Owner letters
August 25, 2026
Recall initiated by
The manufacturer
Remedy completion rate
66.67% (latest quarterly report)

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.

The risk

Engine failure can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing oil to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Why engine defects matter: An engine failure can cause a loss of motive power while driving, and oil or coolant leaking onto hot parts can start a fire.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 18, 2026.

About the engine and cooling

The engine and its cooling system turn fuel into motive power and keep temperatures in range; leaks and internal failures are common recall causes.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-532

What to do

  1. Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
  2. Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-532 and the manufacturer’s number 26S58.
  3. Watch for warning lamps, smoke, unusual noises or leaks under the vehicle, and stop driving if any appear.
  4. Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

The official record

This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.

Open campaign 26V-532 on NHTSA.gov

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