Recall 26V448000: Ford Motor Company, structure:body
Reported 2026-07-14 · vehicle recall · 288,314 units
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Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Risk
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, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2017 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2018 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2019 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S54 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | ODI |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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