Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 7
- Recall opened
- Sep 9, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S65
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- FORD EXPLORER2026
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.
Risk / consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Documents (3)
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V581000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.