Ford Motor Company - Engine Rod Bearing Failure
USFord Motor Company - Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Rod Bearing Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 26V532000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V532000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the engine long blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S58 |
| Potentially affected | 6 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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