2026 Ford Explorer recall: Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 21, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
8 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Ford Explorer.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
556 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 15, 2026 2016-2018 Ford Focus, 2019, 2024 Ford Explorer recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Jan. 15, 2026 2013-2019 Ford Escape, 2013-2018 Ford Focus, 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Jan. 15, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
- Dec. 18, 2025 2021-2022 Ford Bronco recall: Rearview Camera May Fail to Turn Off/FMVSS 111
- Dec. 18, 2025 2022 Ford Transit recall: Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Explorer 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V024000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 8 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26C02 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record