2026 Ford Explorer SRS Airbags

Safety recalls on the 2026 Ford Explorer

14 recalls on record with NHTSA, checked 17 Oct 2026. 2 of them concern a restraint system.

• 26V581000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTALFord 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…
• 26V159000 — SEAT BELTSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
• 26V121000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSFord 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…
• 25V687000 — TRAILER HITCHESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
• 25V828000 — ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the…
• 25V730000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's…

A recalled restraint part is repaired free by a franchised dealer. We do not knowingly list parts from a recalled lot; check the campaign above against the donor VIN before fitting.