Ford recalls over 500,000 Broncos over engine fire risk from wiring defect

Published Jul 24, 04:27 PM UTC

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Ford issued a recall on July 24, 2026, for more than 500,000 Bronco SUVs (2021-2026 models, including Bronco Raptors) due to a wiring harness defect in the engine compartment that can cause a short circuit, potentially leading to engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing notes drivers may see smoke or warning messages before flames appear. Ford is aware of 15 fire incidents but no injuries or accidents. Owners will be notified on August 24, and Ford will install a new wiring compartment covering for free. This recall adds to Ford's record-setting pace of recalls in 2026, with 60 total recalls so far, the most of any automaker, following 153 recalls in 2025.

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Ford issued a recall on Friday involving more than half a million of its Bronco SUVs due to a wiring defect that could cause an engine fire, according to a regulatory filing. The recall marks another large-scale action for the legacy automaker, following a record-setting number of notices last year.

Key Facts

Ford’s recall covers Bronco models manufactured between 2021 and 2026, including some Bronco Raptors, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing released Friday.
The affected vehicles may contain a defect that causes a short in the engine compartment’s wiring harness, potentially generating heat or a spark that could lead to a fire, Ford disclosed to regulators.
Regulators noted that drivers of affected vehicles may observe smoke coming from their air vents or receive a cluster warning message before seeing flames from the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Ford stated it is aware of at least 15 incidents showing evidence of fire originating from the engine compartment wiring harness, though the automaker reported no known accidents or injuries related to the defect.
Owners will be notified about the recall on August 24, according to regulators. Ford said it would install a new covering for the wiring compartment at no cost.

Big Number

60. That is the number of recalls Ford has issued in 2026—by far the most of any automaker, ahead of Chrysler (24), General Motors (19), and Hyundai (19). Ford issued 153 recalls in 2025, the most ever in a single year, involving 12.9 million vehicles, according to federal data. That total exceeded the combined recalls of the next four automakers: Chrysler (53), Forest River (36), General Motors (28), and International Motors (26).

Key Background

Ford’s record-setting pace of recall notices has continued into 2026. In February, the automaker recalled more than 4 million vehicles—one of the largest recalls in U.S. history—due to a software glitch in its top-selling F-series trucks. Another 1.4 million F-150s were recalled in April for a defect that could cause the vehicles to downshift unexpectedly, which regulators said may increase the risk of a crash.

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Original headline: Ford Recalls More Than 500,000 Broncos Over Wiring Issue That May Set Engines Ablaze

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