2026 Ford Bronco Sport and 2 other Ford models: structure recall
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.
What was reported
Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573Reported to NHTSA Aug 25, 2026 by Ford Motor Company, owners notified Oct 19, 2026.
What that means, in plain English
Source: WhichTrim's reading of the filing above — not NHTSA's wordingImproperly tightened body joints can cause loss of vehicle stability, degraded crash protection, and detached parts—serious safety consequences covering steering/structural integrity and occupant protection—but the filing is hedged ('may lead to') and no stop-drive order was issued, keeping it below
Written for us by a language model from the manufacturer's filed text, which is quoted in full above. Where the two differ, the filing is the record and this is only our summary of it.
Which vehicles are covered
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V550000Vehicles built Mar 18, 2026 to May 27, 2026 — a VIN outside that window is not part of this campaign even if the year, make and model match.
| Model year | Class | Safety Signal | Recalls on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | Compact SUV | F | 6 |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | Large Pickup truck | F | 9 |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | Compact Pickup truck | F | 7 |
Those are the model years inside WhichTrim's range, 2016 onward. The campaign may cover others outside it, and the only thing that settles whether one specific vehicle is included is its VIN.
The federal paperwork
Source: nhtsa.govFiled documents
Check one specific vehicle
A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. Type the VIN and the WhichTrim recall report checks this campaign’s build window and engine against it.
Campaign 26V550000 · the manufacturer calls it 26S60
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A recall covers a build range. Only your VIN settles it.
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is 26S60 the same recall as 26V550000?
Yes. 26S60 is the number Ford Motor Company uses for this campaign in its own paperwork and in the letter it sends owners. 26V550000 is the number NHTSA files it under. One recall, two references — dealers and service departments generally quote the manufacturer's.
Does this recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.
How do I know whether my vehicle is included?
By VIN, not by model year. This campaign covers vehicles built Mar 18, 2026 to May 27, 2026. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.
What if the repair is not available yet?
It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. The remedy filed for this campaign is described above.
What did the manufacturer say was wrong?
The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.
Who started this recall?
NHTSA's record credits the manufacturer. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.