Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
- Recall date
- 2026-09-09
- Brand
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 7
- Vehicle
- Ford Motor Company
Why it was recalled
Hazard
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 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.
Product description
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.