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Ford recall - 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
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 are expected to be mailed September 25, 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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