NHTSA recall 26V-024 (26V024000)
visibility recall reported January 21, 2026 - about 8 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V024000
- Also written as
- 26V-024
- Manufacturer number
- 26C02
- Reported
- January 21, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~8
- Component
- visibility
What is 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."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-024 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.