United StatesCertain 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles (8 potentially affected) are included in NHTSA campaign 26V024000 / Ford recall 26C02; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 22, 2026. Ford is recalling these Explorers because the windshield may not have been properly bonded, allowing it to detach in a crash and failing FMVSS 212, Windshield Mounting. Dealers will remove and replace the windshield free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V024000; Manufacturer campaign 26C02
The hazard
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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