Ford recalls 2026 Explorer over air bags frontal problem (7 vehicles)
Ford filed a safety recall on September 9, 2026 covering 7 vehicles: 2026 Ford Explorer.
What is wrong
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.
Why it matters
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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 on September 14, 2026.
Before this, owners of these vehicles had already filed 1 complaints in the airbags category.
Vehicles involved
- Ford Explorer 2026 2026