Ford Bronco Wiring Recall Covers More Than 565,000 SUVs
Ford is recalling 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs because an engine-compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit. The NHTSA record for campaign 26V468 says the condition can create heat or a spark and increase the risk of a fire.
The campaign covers certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. A model-year range does not confirm that every vehicle is included. Owners and used-SUV shoppers should enter the complete 17-character VIN in an official lookup because production date, equipment and part configuration determine coverage.
Ford’s internal campaign number is 26S55. NHTSA says dealers will install protective sheathing over the wiring at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing August 24, 2026, and the federal record says affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23.
The recall notice does not direct owners to diagnose or repair the harness themselves. Underhood wiring can be difficult to inspect accurately, and an improvised covering may not provide the specified protection. Owners should follow the instructions attached to their VIN and use an authorized repair process.
What Bronco Owners Should Do
Check the VIN through the Ford recall lookup and the NHTSA VIN tool. If the campaign appears, contact an authorized Ford service department for the current remedy schedule. Recall repairs are completed without charge to the owner.
Owners should keep the recall letter and final repair order with the vehicle’s records. The repair order should identify the campaign, completion date and mileage. That documentation helps a later owner, service adviser or used-vehicle buyer distinguish a completed repair from an open recall.
If the vehicle shows smoke, an unusual burning odor, visible heat damage or an electrical warning, the driver should stop in a safe location and follow the owner’s manual and emergency guidance. A general article cannot determine the condition of a specific vehicle, so current manufacturer instructions should control.
The NHTSA SaferCar app can store vehicles and send recall alerts. Owners who move after buying a vehicle should also update contact information with the manufacturer so future notices reach the correct address.
Used Bronco shoppers should check recall status before purchase and again near delivery. When comparing used SUVs, confirm that the dashboard VIN, door-label VIN and title VIN agree, then request a repair order if the seller says the campaign has been completed. The inspection should also cover modifications near the engine compartment because added accessories and wiring can complicate diagnosis even when they are unrelated to the recall.
An open recall does not by itself define a vehicle’s market value. Mileage, trim, modifications, tires, condition and service history still matter. Owners considering a replacement can request a trade-in estimate while separately arranging the no-cost recall remedy.
Routine inspections should not be confused with the recall repair. The service and ownership resource can help organize maintenance questions, while the Ford and NHTSA tools provide the official campaign status. More owner-focused updates are available through the automotive news resources.
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