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NHTSARecalled Jan 21, 2026 · #26V024000

Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
  • 2026 Explorer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice