2026 Ford Explorer recall: windshield
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 21, 2026. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Jan 21, 2026
- owners notified
- Jan 30, 2026
- related complaints
- 6
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 on January 22, 2026.
Recall number 26V024000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2026 2026
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 26V024000
Is there a recall on the 2026 Ford Explorer windshield?
Yes. Recall 26V024000, reported on January 21, 2026, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V024000?
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 on January 22, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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