2022 Ford Bronco Recalled Over Structure

Here’s the short version: Ford is recalling about 36,000 Broncos because the fender flares can come loose and fall off. A chunk of plastic and trim leaving your truck at highway speed isn’t just an eyesore. It’s debris in the road behind you, and behind everyone else who happens to be there.

If you own one of these Broncos, that’s not a press-release problem. That’s a part on your own vehicle that may not be holding the way it left the factory.

What’s actually failing

The fender flares are the wide plastic pieces that arch over each wheel. On a Bronco they’re not just styling. They cover the tire, keep spray and rock kick-off in check, and they’re bolted and clipped to the body to stay put.

The recall says those flares may not be properly secured. In plain terms, the fasteners or attachment points aren’t holding the way they’re supposed to. When a flare works loose, it can detach from the vehicle entirely.

Here’s why that matters. A flare that comes off at speed becomes a road hazard for the traffic behind you. Federal filing language calls it exactly that — a detached fender flare can increase the risk of a crash. You might not even be the one who wrecks. The driver following you hits it, swerves, or takes it through a windshield. Either way, a piece that’s supposed to be attached to your Bronco ends up loose on the road.

You may notice it before it lets go. Rattling, a flare that shifts or sits crooked, a gap where it meets the body, wind noise that wasn’t there before. Those are worth paying attention to.

What the filing says

This is NHTSA campaign 26V403000, and Ford’s internal number for it is 26S47. Ford filed the recall on June 24, 2026.

It covers certain 2022 through 2026 Bronco vehicles. The count NHTSA lists is 36,046 units.

The remedy: dealers will inspect the flares and either repair or replace them as needed, at no cost to you. That’s a free fix — you don’t pay for parts or labor on a safety recall.

Ford is handling the notifications in two rounds. Interim letters, the ones that tell you about the safety risk, are expected to go out August 10, 2026. Those don’t mean the fix is ready yet — they’re the heads-up. A second round of letters comes once the remedy is actually available, which Ford anticipates in late August 2026.

If you want to check your specific truck, your VIN will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting August 7, 2026.

What this means if you own one

1. Run your VIN. Starting August 7, 2026, you can look up your Bronco at NHTSA.gov using campaign number 26V403000. That tells you whether your exact truck is on the list. Don’t assume you’re clear just because a neighbor’s Bronco isn’t affected — this comes down to the individual VIN.

2. Watch the flares now. You don’t have to wait for a letter to walk around your truck. Grab each flare and give it a firm tug. If one moves, rattles, sits crooked, or shows a gap opening up, get it looked at. A loose flare that’s ready to leave the vehicle is worth flagging early.

3. Understand the two-letter timeline. The first letter, around August 10, 2026, is the warning. The second, expected late August 2026, means the parts and procedure are ready and you can schedule the actual fix. If you get the interim letter and call to book, ask whether the remedy is in yet so you’re not making a trip for nothing.

4. The repair is free. Keep it that way. Inspect, repair, or replace as necessary, no charge. If a dealer or shop tries to bill you for anything tied to 26S47, that’s not right. Push back and reference the recall.

5. Document everything. If a flare already came off, or you paid to reattach or replace one before this recall, keep the receipts and photos. Recalls sometimes come with reimbursement provisions, and you’ll want the paper trail. Note the date and mileage if you spot a symptom.

6. Call if you need answers. Ford customer service for this recall is 1-866-436-7332. Have your VIN handy.

You can also keep an eye on your model year’s page — 2025 Ford Bronco, 2024 Ford Bronco, 2023 Ford Bronco, and 2022 Ford Bronco — for how this one plays out.

The honest take

This isn’t an engine or brake recall, and I won’t pretend it is. A fender flare is a body part, not a safety system. But a piece coming off your truck at speed is a real hazard, mostly to the people behind you, and Ford is treating it as one. The fix is free and straightforward.

The one thing that stands out is the timeline. Ford filed this in late June, but the fix isn’t expected to be available until late August. That’s a stretch where you know there’s a potential problem but the remedy isn’t in hand yet. So don’t sit on your hands. Check each flare, and if one’s loose, don’t wait for the mail to catch up.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign 26V403000.