Recall 26V468 affects 565,691 2021-2026 Ford Bronco SUVs for engine-compartment wiring that can short-circuit. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 565,691 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles under recall 26V468 because the engine compartment wiring harness can become damaged and short circuit. A short circuit can create heat or a spark and increase the risk of a fire; the dealer repair will be free once Ford makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The engine compartment wiring harness on 2021-2026 Ford Bronco vehicles is a protected bundle of wires that carries power and signals through the front underhood area. Those wires support engine and electrical systems, so the harness has to stay covered, routed, and separated from nearby parts while the vehicle moves.
On recalled Broncos, the harness can move against surrounding components without enough abrasion protection. That rubbing wears through the outer covering and exposes internal wires. Once the wires are exposed, intermittent shorts can create electrical arcing. That arcing can ignite nearby flammable components in the passenger-side engine compartment area.
After a short circuit, you can notice smoke coming through the air vents or a warning message on the instrument cluster. Flames from the passenger-side engine compartment area are the later sign Ford described in NHTSA campaign 26V468.
Who's affected?
Spans 6 Bronco model years, with the same engine-compartment wiring harness tied to both wiring and engine components.
| 2023 Ford Bronco | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Bronco | Engine |
| 2024 Ford Bronco | wiring |
| 2024 Ford Bronco | Engine |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | wiring |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | Engine |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | wiring |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | Engine |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | wiring |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | Engine |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | wiring |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | Engine |
| Units affected | 565,691 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark and increase the risk of a fire. Smoke from the air vents or a cluster warning message can come before flames near the passenger-side engine compartment area. If you notice those signs, pull over safely and call a Ford dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2026 Ford Bronco is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's owner notification letter, expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer after the owner letter arrives to schedule the free wiring-sheathing repair, which protects the engine compartment harness from damage and short circuits.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V468 when you call.
- Stop driving and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you notice smoke, burning smells, or electrical problems before the repair.
What happens at the repair
Ford has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Once it does, a Ford technician will install protective sheathing over the engine compartment wiring harness to help prevent damage and short circuits. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Owner letters are expected to start going out on August 24, 2026. If you've already paid for a wiring-harness repair related to this condition, ask Ford customer service or the dealer how to file under Ford's general reimbursement plan and bring your repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 20, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 23, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 23, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V468?
Recall 26V468 covers 565,691 2021-2026 Ford Bronco vehicles with an engine compartment wiring harness that can become damaged and short circuit. A short circuit can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. Ford dealers will install protective sheathing for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2026 Ford Bronco is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bronco is included in recall 26V468. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask about the wiring-harness sheathing repair. Reference Ford recall number 26S55 or NHTSA campaign 26V468 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 26V468, Ford dealers will install sheathing over the engine compartment wiring harness free of charge at a franchised Ford dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Ford Bronco before the repair?
Ford has not issued a do not drive instruction for this recall. The safety risk is a wiring short circuit in the engine compartment that can create heat or spark and increase fire risk. Confirm your VIN, then ask the dealer how soon the repair can be completed.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 26V468?
Ford expects to mail owner notification letters beginning August 24, 2026. VINs became searchable on July 23, 2026, so you do not need to wait for a mailed letter before checking whether your Bronco is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V468000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V468 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V468000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →