Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire. The recall affects 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors, model years 2021-2026.
The problem is caused by insufficient protection on the wiring harness, which can lead to exposed wires and short circuiting. In the event of a short, drivers may notice smoke in the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard followed by flames coming from the passenger’s side of the engine compartment.
To fix the problem, dealerships will install new covers over the wiring free of charge. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle identification numbers involved in this recall are now searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
