Recall 26S35: 2025-2026 Bronco 2.3L Engine Assembly Replacement [May 28, 2026]

[Desmolicious]

Engineers? The recall states incorrect installation. Seems to me we are at the assembly level where the mistake occurred.

When the CEO makes $30 mill/yr, while the line workers avg $25/hr, this stuff happens.

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[GRNMACHINE]

Picked mine up 9 days ago... I subscribe to NHTSA, there sure are ALOT of Ford recalls. This one has not been sent to my email as of yet.

 

[Dave2020GT]

My Bronco is in this build date range, but is is showing 0 recalls for me, with only 1704 vehicles affected its pretty small.

 

[KillerPenz]

So how does this work? Mine was made 10/25 so do I just wait for a notification from Ford or do I wait for an issue that may never come?

You do like those of us who had a recall for the 2.7's for the valves... you drive it for a year + wondering if it will break down. Eventually they'll come up with a plan of attack, test your engine (probably) and send you on your way with an extended warranty on the engine. It's the Ford way.

Hell, I still have the low pressure fuel pump recall from LAST July. Remedy still not available. Ford doesn't move all that quick.

 

[Ducati1098]

I have a 2026 and I haven’t feel/heard any problems, has anyone already get the recall letter for the engine assembly issue? Trying to find out what the actual problem is and how serious it is.

This was just released today. Like the recall bulletin says, you should get a letter within 60 days.

 

[Felix808]

Someday they'll get the kinks worked out of this product. Someday....

Yep, and at that point they will go out of production

 

[Fordified1]

Engineers? The recall states incorrect installation. Seems to me we are at the assembly level where the mistake occurred.

Engineers design the systems and procedures on the assembly line.

 

[MayhemMike]

When the CEO makes $30 mill/yr, while the line workers avg $25/hr, this stuff happens.

Engineers design the systems and procedures on the assembly line.

The assembler installs the part. Not all the 2.3 motors of that type have issues, just 1700 of them.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Glad I got a 2.7.

LOL!
This motor?
The one Ford had people banned from B6G if they created threads about the motors dropping valves?
... until they were forced to have the recall?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ist-68-so-far-updated-december-13-2022.31951/

 

[TLO]

Just checked my 2026 Big Bend 2.3 VIN.
In the clear...but the infotainment screen is listed (and I have a letter from Ford)
Says the recall is still open but I remember getting an OTA update for this.
I don't have to take it in do I?

 

[Strorman Norm]

Damn, I was expecting delivery of my truck next week.

 

[Strorman Norm]

I rechecked my build information It was built 5/11/26. not do bumbled now

 

[mdainsd]

LOL!
This motor?
The one Ford had people banned from B6G if they created threads about the motors dropping valves?
... until they were forced to have the recall?

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ist-68-so-far-updated-december-13-2022.31951/

Yep. That motor. Faulty valves, yes. Corrected. The dual injection 2.7L Nano is possibly the best motor. in the ford lineup.

 

[TCC]

Leave it to the engineers to re-engineer a reliable engine and muck it up somehow.

More likely a single person poorly trained on the line installing the cam fingers incorrectly. I saw a lot of that when I worked the line many years ago. Or perhaps a supplier let tolerances get out of whack and was missed in QC before getting to the line.

 

[BillyB]

Lesson learned from alot of lessons...There's always hope...until there isn't...

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