Ford Explorer: Hard parts internal/mechanical

Date

Aug. 13, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Explorer (2026)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

6

What can happen

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.

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 25, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

26S58

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Long Block · Engine’s Long Block · PB5E-6006-AA

Recall number

26V532000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.