Recall
Ford Explorer — 26V024000
NHTSA ID
26V024000
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Years Affected
2026
Recall Date
2026-01-21
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Units Affected
8
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
26C02
Summary
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."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
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.