- Ford will recall 4,922 Bronco SUVs.
- They underwent prior repairs that could have caused misalignment between the transfer case and transmission, damaging the splines.
- This is Ford’s 33rd recall so far in 2026.
Ford has issued its 33rd recall this year, with this latest one affecting the Bronco. Nearly 5,000 SUVs may have misaligned transmissions and transfer cases due to incorrect repair work. This could result in the vehicle rolling away or losing motive power while driving.
The recall affects the 2021-2025 Bronco. According to the recall report, the affected vehicles may have misaligned transmission-to-transfer case joints that could lead to premature wear of the shaft splines. If this happens, the vehicle may fail to engage Drive, or the parking pawl function may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition
Photo by: Ford
Ford began investigating the issue last November and, in January, discovered that the root cause was misalignment. The automaker updated its workshop manuals on February 26, 2026, to “ensure that the transmission and transfer case are properly aligned when they are reassembled during service repairs.”
Ford used warranty data to identify the affected Broncos. The automaker says it is aware of 25 warrant claims related to the issue, but is unaware of any accidents or injuries.
The automaker will fix the potential problem by inspecting vehicles for evidence of misaligned joints or excessive spline wear. Broncos exhibiting signs of damage will have their transmission and transfer case replaced.
Motor1’s Take: This recall is a bit odd, but it is nice to see Ford truly correcting all of its mistakes, even ones made long after the car was sold.
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