Loss of drive power due to transmission misalignment
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed april 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in july 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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V236000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V236000?
NHTSA recall 26V236000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 14, 2026. It addresses: Loss of drive power due to transmission misalignment. The recall affects approximately 4,922 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V236000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26S26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.