NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Ford Explorer recall: Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
- Recall number
- 26V024000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Visibility
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 8
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Visibility
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26C02
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V024000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.