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Ford Recalls 565,691 Broncos Over Fire-Risk Wiring

7/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ford is recalling 565,691 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs because a wiring harness may short-circuit and cause fire.
The defect affects about 1 % of those models and has been linked to 15 fire incidents.
Dealers will install protective sheathing with abrasion tape over the harness at no cost.
Owner letters begin Aug 24 2026.
Owners can call 1-866-436-7332 citing recall 26S55 and NHTSA campaign 26V468000 after VINs became searchable on July 23 2026.

History

Historical Context

After NHTSA declared the 1971-76 Ford Pinto’s fuel tank defective on May 8 1978—citing 27 rear-impact fire deaths—and Ford voluntarily recalled 1.5 million units on June 9 1978, the case became a landmark that reshaped U.S. crash-test standards and corporate safety practices. The 2026 recall of 565,691 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs for wiring-harness shorts reflects that legacy.

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Story summary

Ford is recalling 565,691 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs because a wiring harness may short-circuit and cause fire.
The defect affects about 1 % of those models and has been linked to 15 fire incidents.
Dealers will install protective sheathing with abrasion tape over the harness at no cost.
Owner letters begin Aug 24 2026.
Owners can call 1-866-436-7332 citing recall 26S55 and NHTSA campaign 26V468000 after VINs became searchable on July 23 2026.

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