NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford Motor Company - Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Published: March 3, 2026Recall ID: 26V121000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Passenger-Side Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V121000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V121000 |
| 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 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 12.93 |
| Corrective action | The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26C12 |
| Potentially affected | 35772 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |