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2026-2027 Ford Explorer recall: interior lighting

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 2, 2026. It covers about 33,578 vehicles.

vehicles affected
33,578
reported
Nov 2, 2026

Interior lighting

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles. A phantom "Global On" command in the overhead console may illuminate the map lights and prevent them from being turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk
Overhead map lights that illuminate unintentionally and cannot be turned off may distract the driver or cause interior glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the overhead consoles on vehicles built prior to July 9, 2026. Dealers will inspect the overhead console for a "SW2" marking on vehicles built after July 9, 2026 and replace as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C50. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on November 6, 2026.

Recall number 26V726000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V726000

Is there a recall on the 2026-2027 Ford Explorer interior lighting?

Yes. Recall 26V726000, reported on November 2, 2026, covers about 33,578 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V726000?

Dealers will replace the overhead consoles on vehicles built prior to July 9, 2026. Dealers will inspect the overhead console for a "SW2" marking on vehicles built after July 9, 2026 and replace as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C50. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on November 6, 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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