Ford Motor Company recall 26V448
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 288,314
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S54
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- FORD EXPLORER2016–2019
Component / system
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Risk / consequence
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V448000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.