Visibility: windshieldRecall 26V-024 · 2026 Ford Explorer
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-024 covers 8 2026 Ford Explorer for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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 free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 19, 2025 to October 20, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.