Ford Explorer recall 26V726000 - Interior Lighting

NHTSA · November 2, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V726000 (Ford), reported November 2, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 33,578.
• Component: Interior Lighting.
• Details as of November 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

November 2, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V726000

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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 33,578 vehicles, it is larger than 84% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

Overhead map lights that illuminate unintentionally and cannot be turned off may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will replace the overhead consoles on vehicles built prior to July 9, 2026. Dealers will inspect the overhead console for a "SW2" marking on vehicles built after July 9, 2026 and replace as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C50. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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