NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2021–2025 Ford Bronco recall: Loss of Drive Power due to Transmission Misalignment
- Recall number
- 26V236000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Power Train
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 4922
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Power Train
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Bronco | 2021–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Consequence
Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S26
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V236000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.