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NHTSA recall 26V448000 · announced July 14, 2026 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 288,314 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

The risk

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Ford Explorer
• 2017 Ford Explorer
• 2018 Ford Explorer
• 2019 Ford Explorer

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.