VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Published January 22, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2026 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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