{"id":100729,"date":"2026-07-24T12:17:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/ford-recalls-over-565000-vehicles-due-to-engine-fire-risk\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:17:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:17:02","slug":"ford-recalls-over-565000-vehicles-due-to-engine-fire-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/ford-recalls-over-565000-vehicles-due-to-engine-fire-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Recalls Over 565,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784909822007.jpg?resize=450%2C288&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784909822007.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784909822007.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Ford is pulling back more than 565,000 vehicles from U.S. roads after federal safety officials identified a potential fire risk tied to the engine compartment wiring system.<\/p><p>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that the recall covers 565,691 vehicles. Specifically, certain 2021 through 2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor models are affected by the issue.<\/p><p>According to the auto safety agency, the wiring harness located in the engine compartment can sustain damage and short circuit. When that happens, the resulting heat or sparks could increase the likelihood of a fire breaking out.<\/p><p>To address the problem, Ford dealers will wrap protective sheathing around the affected wiring. The repair will be performed at no charge to vehicle owners, NHTSA confirmed.<\/p><p>If you own one of the affected Bronco models, contact your local Ford dealer to find out if your vehicle is included in the recall and to schedule the free repair.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford is recalling more than 565,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire hazard in the engine compartment. The issue involves wiring that may become damaged and short circuit, generating heat or sparks. Affected vehicle owners can have the problem fixed at no cost through authorized dealers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":100728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[831],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-us-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/news-1784909822007.jpg?fit=450%2C288&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-qcF","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":100695,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/ford-recalls-over-565000-broncos-over-engine-fire-risk\/","url_meta":{"origin":100729,"position":0},"title":"Ford Recalls Over 565,000 Broncos Over Engine Fire Risk","author":"Admin","date":"July 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles due to a wiring harness defect that could cause engine fires. 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