2021-2026 Ford Bronco Front Underhood Recall (26V468)
Ford Motor Company · 565,691 vehicles · Reported July 20, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 565,691 2021-2026 Ford Bronco vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V468 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V468000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26S55 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2026 Ford Bronco |
| Units affected | 565,691 |
| Component | Electrical System > Wiring > Front Underhood |
| Safety risk | A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco in recall 26V468?
The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2026 Bronco with recall 26V468?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the front underhood, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V468?
Recall 26V468 covers 565,691 vehicles: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco.
NHTSA lists 565,691 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 | Ford | Bronco |
What is the fix for the Bronco front underhood recall?
Yes. Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.
When was recall 26V468 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V468 to NHTSA on July 20, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 5, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V468000. |
| August 5, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 2 months ago. If your Bronco was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco is part of recall 26V468?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V468 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V468000 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 26S55. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Bronco owners do about recall 26V468?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V468000 applies to your Bronco.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the front underhood happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 966 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 121 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 26V468 was reported on July 20, 2026, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (9%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after July 20, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 966 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 121 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Ford Bronco: 376 complaints in total, 38 about the electrical system
- 2021 Ford Bronco: 229 complaints in total, 27 about the electrical system
- 2023 Ford Bronco: 226 complaints in total, 22 about the electrical system
- 2024 Ford Bronco: 75 complaints in total, 18 about the electrical system
- 2025 Ford Bronco: 52 complaints in total, 14 about the electrical system
- 2026 Ford Bronco: 8 complaints in total, 2 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
My vehicle has both cracked and leaking rear shocks as well as issues with the rearview camera and infotainment system. I have gone through two Ford Dealerships to remedy this issue and was told parts are on back order.
2023 Ford Bronco owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11707002, filed December 25, 2025
Hood latch sensor alarms hood ajar when hood is actually closed and secure. This issues inhibits the use of remotely starting, or unlocking vehicle. This appears to be a possible recall with the make and year of my vehicle but has never been listed as recall.
2023 Ford Bronco owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11713929, filed January 28, 2026
soy based wire shielding second time that my ford bronco was in the shop for wire fault issues due to critters/animals eating the wires. Ford service agent said he has seen hundreds of vehicles come in with the same issue. This is not a ford problem it is an automotive industry problem.
2023 Ford Bronco owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11717219, filed February 11, 2026
Can recall 26V468 make my Bronco a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V468000 does not automatically make your Bronco a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco back, and the problem shows up again.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Has your Bronco been back to the dealer for this problem?
Call 877-536-6620Other Ford Bronco recalls
Frequently asked questions about recall 26V468
Did the recall 26V468 fix work?
Since recall 26V468 was reported on July 20, 2026, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (9%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 5, 2026.
Is the 26V468000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco is part of recall 26V468000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V468000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.