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Ford Explorer recall 26V581000 - Frontal
NHTSA · September 9, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V581000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 7.
- Component: Frontal.
- 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
- 26V581000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 895 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 89 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 7 vehicles, it is smaller than 93% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2026 |
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