---
title: "FORD BRONCO SPORT recall: improperly tightened vehicle joints"
description: Ford Bronco Sport, F-150, and Maverick vehicles may have joints
  that were not tightened correctly; dealers will inspect the joints and perform
  the specified repairs without charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v550000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-05T23:26:27.261Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: FORD
manufacturers:
  - FORD
models:
  - BRONCO SPORT
  - F-150
  - MAVERICK
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: BRONCO SPORT
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: F-150
    years:
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: MAVERICK
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V550000
campaign: 26V550000
affected: 23
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# FORD BRONCO SPORT recall: improperly tightened vehicle joints

## Summary

Ford Bronco Sport, F-150, and Maverick vehicles may have joints that were not tightened correctly; dealers will inspect the joints and perform the specified repairs without charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: FORD
- Vehicle: BRONCO SPORT
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V550000
- Potentially affected: 23

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Owners of the affected Ford vehicles should pay attention to a joint-tightening issue that can affect attached parts, cargo security, crash protection, electrical operation, or vehicle stability. The stated repair calls for inspection and correction of the affected joints or their retention mechanisms as needed.

## What the official recall record says

### FORD: BRONCO SPORT, F-150, MAVERICK

Some vehicle joints may not have been tightened properly. That condition can allow parts to detach, cargo to become unsecured, crash protection to degrade, electrical systems to fail, or vehicle stability to be lost. The stated consequences include a greater risk of a crash or fire. Dealers will inspect the joints and tighten them, or repair and replace the retention mechanisms when necessary, without charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** 26S60

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V550000
- **Vehicles listed:** FORD BRONCO SPORT (2026); FORD F-150 (2026); FORD MAVERICK (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 23
- **Components:** STRUCTURE:BODY
- **Report received:** August 25, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026.
- **Defect:** Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
- **Safety consequence:** Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
- **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.

## What owners should do next

Review the official campaign information for your vehicle and contact Ford or an authorized dealer to arrange the specified inspection and repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Related RecallWire reporting

- [Rear-camera, suspension and fuel-system safety campaigns](/articles/weekly-recall-briefing-2026-10-02/)
- [Vehicle safety campaigns involving steering, fuel tanks and visibility](/articles/monthly-recall-report-2026-09/)

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V550000. Report received 2026-08-25.

---

Source: RecallWire
Canonical URL: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v550000/