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Ford Motor Company: Air Bags:Frontal (2026 FORD EXPLORER)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-09-09

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2026 FORD EXPLORER
Reason / hazard
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 7
Defect
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.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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