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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- 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 NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.
What this recall means for you
A vent on the passenger-side front air bag may not open as intended, which can stop the air bag from deploying properly. Ford is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles for this problem.
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle repaired promptly.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the passenger air bag module at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed September 16, 2026 can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 26S65). You can check whether your VIN is involved in this recall at NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2026 |
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