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2026 Ford Explorer recall: frontal

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 9, 2026. It covers about 7 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7
reported
Sep 9, 2026
owners notified
Sep 16, 2026
related complaints
1

Air bags: frontal

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.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 26V581000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 26V581000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Ford Explorer frontal?

Yes. Recall 26V581000, reported on September 9, 2026, covers about 7 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V581000?

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.

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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