NHTSAVISIBILITY
Ford Motor Company - Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Published: January 21, 2026Recall ID: 26V024000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V024000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V024000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 75.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C02 |
| Potentially affected | 8 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |