United StatesCertain 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles (7 potentially affected) are recalled; involved vehicles can be identified by VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov as of September 14, 2026. The passenger-side active vent may not open as intended, which can prevent the air bag from deploying properly and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 26S65).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V581000; Manufacturer campaign 26S65
The hazard
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
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.
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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