Ford recalls 565,691 Bronco SUVs in US, Canada fire risk

Ford Motor Company is recalling more than half a million Bronco SUVs in the United States and Canada due to a wiring defect that can increase the risk of an engine fire. The recall, announced on July 23, 2026, covers 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors from the 2021 through 2026 model years, representing nearly the entire production run of the current-generation vehicle since its relaunch.

The issue involves the primary wiring harness in the engine compartment. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), insufficient abrasion protection on the harness, combined with movement against surrounding components, can cause the wires to wear and become exposed. This can lead to an intermittent short circuit, creating arcing that may ignite flammable materials in the engine bay. The automaker estimates that approximately one percent of the recalled vehicles actually contain the defect, but it is recalling the full population out of caution.

Ford initiated an internal investigation in June after becoming aware of 15 field incidents where fires started in the engine compartment. Seven of those involved the high-performance Bronco Raptor...