NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 Ford Explorer recall: Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- Recall number
- 26V121000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Exterior Lighting
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 35772
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Exterior Lighting
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2025–2026 |
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 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
26C12
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V121000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.