NHTSA recall 26V-550: Structure

Ford Motor Company · Reported August 25, 2026 · 3 affected model years

Structure recall

26V-550
August 25, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V550000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateAugust 25, 2026
ComponentStructure:Body
Fixed over the airNo
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