2025 Ford Explorer | 2026 Ford Explorer — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published March 3, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V121000, published March 3, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2025 Ford Explorer | 2026 Ford Explorer — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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."
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 FORD EXPLORER | 2026 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Ford Explorer | 2026 Ford Explorer — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V121000 on March 3, 2026. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPLORER.