WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Bronco vehicles because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can cause a short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Ford said Thursday that the recall affects 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors from the 2021-2026 model years. The automaker estimates that about 1% of these vehicles have a defective wiring harness. Ford said it is not aware of any reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue.
The problem is caused by insufficient protection of the wiring harness, which can lead to exposed wires and a short circuit. In the event of a short circuit, drivers may notice smoke coming from the vents or a warning message on the dashboard, followed by flames coming from the passenger side of the engine compartment.
To fix the problem, dealerships will install new casings on the wiring free of charge.
The Ford part number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle identification numbers for vehicles involved in this recall are now searchable on NHTSA.gov. The NHTSA number for this recall campaign is 26V468.
Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171).