Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V581000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V581000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 09, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V581000 |
| Units affected: | 7 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 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.