Ford Explorer: Windshield

Date

Jan. 21, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Explorer (2026)

Component

Visibility › Windshield

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

8

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 30, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

26C02

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

212

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Windshield · Explorer Windshield · RB5Z-7803100*

Recall number

26V024000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.