Ford Explorer recall 26V024000 - Windshield
NHTSA · January 21, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V024000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 8.
- Component: Windshield.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 26V024000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 82 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 8 vehicles, it is larger than 6% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2026 |
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