Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V581000

Air bags: frontal

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-09-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V581000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
7
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-09

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 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.