Ford Explorer (2016-2019): Structure
Recall 26V448000 · Jul 14, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
288,314
vehicles affected
288,314
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V448000
- Date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 288,314
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2016-2019
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
What can happen
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V448000?
1 model: Ford Explorer (2016-2019), about 288,314 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V448000?
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027.
What can happen?
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.