Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V024000

Visibility: windshield

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-01-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V024000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-21
Owners notified
2026-01-30

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C02. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 22, 2026.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Explorer2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.