CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- 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."
- 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 NHTSA.gov on January 22, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Some 2026 Explorer vehicles may have had their windshield improperly bonded to the body during manufacturing. The windshield could detach in a crash, and the vehicles do not meet federal windshield mounting requirements.
If the windshield detaches during a crash, the risk of injury increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will remove and replace the windshield at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026, and you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. You can also check whether your vehicle's VIN is involved in this recall, which is Ford recall 26C02, using the VIN lookup on NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2026 |
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