NHTSA Recall 26V236000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,922 vehicles. It affects 2021–2025 Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V236000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S26 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | April 14, 2026 |
| Owner notification | July 9, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V236000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.