Ford Issues Recall for More Than 500,000 Broncos Due to Potential Engine Fire Hazard: TDS
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Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s roundup of the latest automotive news from around the world.
The Downshift condenses stories into a few sentences and includes links for those wanting more details. Here’s your update for Friday, July 24, 2026.
🔧 Ford has announced a recall affecting 565,691 Bronco SUVs from the 2021-2026 model years, including the Raptor, due to exposed circuits in the engine compartment wiring harness that could short-circuit, spark, and potentially cause a fire under certain conditions. The automaker acknowledges 15 incidents where this issue may have occurred and will install additional sheathing on all affected vehicles at no cost. [NHTSA]
🕹️ Honda will halt production of the Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year because of an EPA certification problem related to the powertrains of these sports sedans, which feature six-speed manual transmissions. Fortunately, Honda appears optimistic that both models will make a comeback once the issue is resolved. [Car and Driver]
🍎 Ford is collaborating with Apple to integrate Apple Maps navigation into its Universal EV Platform, which will support the company's long-awaited $30,000 compact electric pickup. This marks the first time Apple has partnered to directly integrate Maps into a vehicle, unlike Google, which has been embedding its competing software into various models for years. [Ford]
🛞 Stellantis is recalling exactly 641 units of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator due to concerns about poorly made wheels with thin walls that could crack. The company has identified the specific vehicles with these substandard wheels and plans to replace them. [NHTSA]
🚪 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has chosen not to investigate the Tesla Model 3’s emergency door release mechanism, despite a petition claiming the latches are hard to find post-collision. [Reuters]
📉 Volkswagen Group has revised its revenue forecast downward for the full year following yet another difficult quarter, with its operating profit dropping 9.5% compared to the same period in 2025. [Automotive News]
🪖 General Motors anticipates a $1 billion contract from the U.S. Army for 10,000 Chevy Colorado ZR2-based infantry squad vehicles, according to CEO Mary Barra during this week’s earnings call. [The Wall Street Journal]
🏁 Upcoming races to catch (all times Eastern):
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Indianapolis: Friday at 8 p.m. on FS1
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Indianapolis: Saturday at 4 p.m. on CW
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Sunday at 9 a.m. on Apple TV
NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis: Sunday at 2 p.m. on TNT
NHRA Drag Racing Northwest Nationals Finals: Sunday at 4 p.m. on Fox
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