Ford Explorer (2026): Visibility
Recall 26V024000 · Jan 21, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V024000
- Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V024000?
1 model: Ford Explorer (2026), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V024000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
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.