Two more recalls from the current leader, Ford, mean more than 777,000 of the brand's vehicles will need service. The recalls, issued the same day, cover the Ford Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Aviator, and Navigator. The first concerns solely the Bronco, which may have an issue with detaching fender flares. The second covers the rest, involving damage to each vehicle's parking system, which could mean vehicles roll away when parked.Ford Bronco Recall 26V403: Detaching Fender FlaresBronco fender flares could fall off under a new recallFordThe first recall is the smallest. Ford will recall 36,046 2022-2026 Ford Broncos for risk of fender flare detachment. The brand says that on some vehicles (fewer than 4% according to Ford), fender flares may become loose due to poorly maintained equipment from one of the brand's suppliers. The lack of maintenance on the factory tooling that makes the flares has led to attachment holes being oversized or undersized in the flares, leaving some too loose during production.Customers may notice a gap in the panel, sagging, misalignment, or audible cues like rattling or clicking from loose fenders before they detach. Ford will repair or replace fenders as necessary in the recalled population. You can read more about the recall on the NHTSA's website. Owners will be notified between August 10, 2026, and August 14, 2026.Ford Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Aviator, And Navigator Recall 26V402: Rollaway RiskFordFord's second recall covers a massive 741,195 units spread across 2021 Ford F-150, 2020-2021 Explorer, 2018-2021 Expedition, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, and 2020-2021 Aviator models. The recalled population may experience temporary engagement of the transmission parking pawl while the vehicle is in motion, which can damage the parking system. If damage occurs, the ability of the transmission to hold the vehicle if the parking brake is not applied may be compromised and can lead to rollaway vehicles.AdvertisementAdvertisementFord will fix the vehicle's powertrain control module and inspect transmissions for damage. You can read more about the recall on the NHTSA's website, with owner notification planned for August 3-7, 2026.This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jul 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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