Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V024000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V024000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 21, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V024000 |
| Units affected: | 8 |
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.