Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs in the United States after determining that a wiring harness in the engine compartment can become damaged and short circuit, potentially increasing the risk of an engine fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall covers 565,691 vehicles, spanning Bronco and Bronco Raptor models from the 2021 through 2026 model years, according to NHTSA. Ford first reported the issue to the agency on July 20.

What's wrong with the vehicles

According to safety documents filed with NHTSA, the primary wiring harness located inside the engine compartment of the affected vehicles is prone to premature wear and physical damage over time. That wear can eventually cause the electrical wiring to experience a short circuit. Because the engine bay is a tightly packaged space, a short circuit occurring there can generate excessive heat or produce sparks almost instantly. Under certain conditions, those sparks or heat sources can ignite nearby grease, plastic components or fuel vapors, significantly increasing the risk of a fire in the engine compartment.

Which vehicles are affected

The recall spans the entire production run of the current, sixth-generation Ford Bronco, covering specific production configurations of the standard Bronco across the 2021 through 2026 model years, as well as the high-performance, wide-body........

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